Audience Engagement Producer
About The Position
Package content that encourages audience engagement to stay on the page longer or view more pages per visit Update NewsNation digital platforms (website, app, email, push alerts) with breaking news and topical news of the day Craft compelling headlines, layouts, ledes and snippets that encourage followers to engage with our journalism Optimize NewsNation content for site, YouTube and other platforms using SEO best practices and data-informed layout decisions Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience to ensure standards for journalistic integrity and production quality are met Pitch stories daily and write stories specifically in trending verticals Assist in the curation and production of daily newsletters Create digital-first content that accomplishes the NewsNation mission and differentiates our brand from our competitors This position will be based in Chicago or New York.
Requirements
- 3+ years working as a digital producer or audience engagement specialist in a major market or national newsroom.
- Experience managing and curating homepages + app
- Experience with optimizing content using SEO best practices for site, YouTube and other platforms
- Strong news judgement and ability to determine when local stories have national appeal
- Excellent communicator, both oral and written
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Early morning, late night and/or weekend shifts may be required
Nice To Haves
- Editing experience a plus
- Experience working with Chartbeat, Photoshop, AHREFS, Google Trends, newsletter platforms like Sailthru and Aigeon a plus
Responsibilities
- Package content that encourages audience engagement
- Update NewsNation digital platforms with breaking and topical news
- Craft compelling headlines, layouts, ledes and snippets
- Optimize NewsNation content for site, YouTube and other platforms using SEO best practices
- Edit wire and local network-affiliated content for a national audience
- Pitch stories daily and write stories specifically in trending verticals
- Assist in the curation and production of daily newsletters
- Create digital-first content
Benefits
- medical (with multiple plan options)
- dental
- vision insurance
- paid time off
- a 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
