Digital Content Producer

Sinclair & Co. • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

WLOS/My40TV in Asheville, NC has an immediate opening for a creative Digital Content Producer! The candidate should have experience writing and producing news content for the web and social media. In this role you will be responsible for day-to-day digital news content, working closely with the news managers and Digital Executive Producer to make sure all digital platforms are up-to-date, accurate and compelling. We want someone with a competitive spirit. Candidate must have excellent writing skills and news judgment. The ideal candidate must possess strong digital analytics skills to help guide story placement on respective digital platforms. The Digital News Producer must identify and post engaging, timely, and relevant content; monitor competitive social practices, and work in line with the station's overall content strategy. This individual must be willing to teach on-air reporters to help them improve their digital skills.

Requirements

• Some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• A Journalism degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about social media content creation for multiple platforms.
• Strong writing skills and news judgment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Self-starter with a drive to chase down stories.
• Excellent communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce news content for the web and social media.
• Ensure all digital platforms are up-to-date, accurate, and compelling.
• Identify and post engaging, timely, and relevant content.
• Monitor competitive social practices.
• Work in line with the station's overall content strategy.
• Teach on-air reporters to improve their digital skills.
• Chase down stories and reach out to appropriate authorities or sources.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve department goals.
• Monitor news emails for new releases and relevant information.

Benefits

• Great benefits.
• Open door policy.
• Upward mobility.
• Strong desire to see you succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree