Multi-Platform Producer

KRON4 News in San Francisco is seeking a Multi-Platform Producer to help create and showcase compelling content across broadcast streaming digital social and emerging platforms.

Multi-Platform Producers are platform-agnostic storytellers who focus on delivering the strongest version of a story regardless of platform. They evaluate each story and determine the most effective format presentation and distribution strategy to inform engage and serve audiences wherever they consume content.

This role plays a key part in maximizing audience engagement by curating packaging prioritizing and presenting content in a strategic and compelling manner across all platforms. Working closely with Content Managers and other newsroom teams Multi-Platform Producers write and edit content create graphics and promotional elements oversee live and recorded content feeds and ensure stories are presented accurately effectively and in ways that connect with audiences.

The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with an understanding of audience behavior content presentation and multiplatform publishing. Candidates should have an understanding of or a willingness to learn the journalistic principles that guide our approach to content creation. Under the supervision of Content Managers all content is developed through a lens of accuracy credibility fairness and audience service while embracing innovative storytelling techniques.

At KRON4 Multi-Platform Producers are not assigned to a single platform. They are responsible for evaluating content and determining how it can best inform engage and serve audiences across broadcast streaming digital social and emerging platforms.

This will be a regular full-time non-union non-exempt position. Schedule will be flexible but may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Write edit and produce content for broadcast streaming digital and social platforms.
• Build stack and showcase newscasts and streaming programs.
• Serve as a platform-agnostic storyteller identifying the best format presentation and distribution strategy for each story.
• Adapt stories for broadcast streaming digital social and emerging platforms tailoring content to the strengths and audience expectations of each platform.
• Create graphics banners teases headlines and promotional content.
• Monitor live and recorded content feeds and coordinate content presentation.
• Collaborate with reporters photographers anchors Content Managers and other newsroom teams.
• Monitor audience engagement and analytics to inform content decisions.
• Prioritize breaking news and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure all content meets newsroom standards for accuracy fairness and credibility.

Qualifications

• Experience using broadcast news systems or a digital CMS.
• Experience writing producing or publishing content using journalistic standards.
• Experience with non-linear video editing software.
• Strong writing copy-editing and headline-writing skills.
• Understanding of digital streaming and social media content strategies.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong news judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings weekends and holidays as needed.

Compensation: $33.65/hr. to commensurate with experience and skill level