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 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