About this role
The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast-focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms • Shoots and edits content for digital • Produces reports for all platforms • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines • Executes winning strategy for station content • Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms • Use our social media and website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television • Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information • Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions • Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during meetings • Checks reference materials, internal files, internal resources, public records, official social media accounts, and other reliable sources to obtain relevant facts • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality • Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials • Performs other duties as assigned • Finds new ways to use social media and our website to engage with viewers
Requirements & Skills:
• • Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred • Proficiency in Associated Press style, and Adobe products: Photoshop, Express, Premiere • Working knowledge of ENPS and the ability to identify content opportunities that can be adapted across broadcast, digital and social platforms • CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills are a plus • Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments • Respond positively to feedback