Digital Producer

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 correctserrors 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 analyzesbackground 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 websiteto 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