13News Now/****, *** 's *** affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is searching for a
Digital Content Producer to join our newsroom's digital content and audience engagement team.
Successful Digital Producers at 13News Now become leaders in the newsroom, responsible for the audience experience on digital, social *** and streaming platforms. They track multiple streams of information and communication, helping the newsroom stay on the pulse of what's happening in our communities and deliver the most important stories of the day to our audience. They take initiative in confirming news tips and creating content (stories, videos, social *** posts, etc.) around key digital audience drivers - like breaking and trending news, weather, sports and politics - with the goal of engaging, broadening and serving our audience. They also edit, enhance and manage digital content created by others in the station.
We're looking for someone who is excited about journalism and eager to jump into the operations of a local newsroom. Someone who is organized, proactive and professional. Someone who has strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Qualified candidates should be strong writers, first, with the ability to write quickly and accurately - and demonstrate that through a writing test.
The candidate hired will build upon those foundational skills by learning how to take an audience-first approach to news reporting, writing, producing and digital platform distribution.
Responsibilities : - Track multiple streams of information to keep up with the daily news cycle
- Communicate effectively with teammates and the newsroom
- Reach out to organizations, individuals and other sources to confirm information
- Research for facts and credibility
- Write in a compelling, conversational and professional manner
- Write, package and publish original news content
- Edit reporter stories for grammar, content, structure and AP style
- Use creative production/story packaging techniques, like subheads, hyperlinks, graphics and *** (viewer pictures, UGC, etc.) to enhance stories
- Use audience analytics tools and SEO strategies, practice social *** listening and monitor digital audience trends to discover story ideas, determine content creation and make a variety of editorial decisions for our digital platforms
- Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or senior digital producers
Requirements : - BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- Some professional and/or news writing experience
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work quickly under constant time pressure
- An understanding of the tenets of professional journalism, news values and news writing fundamentals
- Strong knowledge of AP style, grammar and copy editing basics
- An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content
- Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems preferred
- Experience creating and managing content on social *** platforms preferred
- Knowledge of SEO best-practices is a plus
- Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital metrics is a plus
Benefits: *** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to *** 's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
*** 's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits. About *** *** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .
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