Digital Producer

TheDigital Producerleads 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

• • Develops and leads winning strategy for station content

  • Expert understanding of Facebook Twitter and other social media platforms

  • Reviews copy and correctserrors in content grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

  • Use oursocialmedia andwebsite to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television

  • Determines a storys emphasis length and format and organizes material accordingly

  • Researchesand analyzesbackground information related to news storiestoprovide 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 such as books news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

  • Shoots and edits content for digital

  • Produces reports for all platforms

  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

  • Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials

  • Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Finds new ways to usesocial mediaand 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 styleandAdobe Photoshoppreferred

  • CSS Flash and other relevant technology skillsarea plus

  • Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments

  • Respondpositively to feedback