The Digital Producer writes news stories and produces content for all platforms specifically and our social media platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Candidate Must Have Ability To:
- Write news stories in AP style format and post them to website and social media platforms.
- Work weekend evening and overnight hours
- Review articles for errors in content grammar and punctuation
- Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Gather information about events through research interviews experience or attendance at political news sports artistic social or other functions
- Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
- Receive assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
- Discuss issues with digital team leader and news managers to establish priorities or positions
- Check reference materials such as books news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
- Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
- and news reports
- Produces and presents reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Additional Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to ad libwhen required
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift