The Digital Producer, part-time 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.
Responsibilities
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Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
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Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
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Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
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Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
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Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
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Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
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Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
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Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
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Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
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Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital
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Produces reports for all platforms
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Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
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Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.
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Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers
Requirements
Requirements & Skills:
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Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
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Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred
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CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
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Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments