Digital Content Producer - TEST

Hearst•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WAPT-TV, the ABC & CBS affiliate in Jackson, MS, is looking for a well-rounded, full-time Digital Content Producer to create content for the station’s website, mobile products and social media platforms. The Digital Content Producer is an excellent storyteller who can edit and create content in a highly competitive environment under constant deadline pressure. Breaking news and weather are major priorities in our area, and the Digital Content Producer must know how to maximize those opportunities while completing daily responsibilities. You will report to the Digital Content Manager.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in a professional television newsroom or web-publishing environment.
Strong news and editorial judgment.
Excellent AP-style writing skills.
Basic knowledge of video editing.
Experience with social media best practices.
Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and short-notice assignments to cover a 24-hour news cycle.
Ability to work well in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Proficiency in Photoshop.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Write, edit and publish breaking news, weather, daily news, sports and feature stories for the station’s website, mobile products and social media platforms.
Write compelling headlines, especially for mobile and social media.
Carefully create mobile push notifications for breaking news and severe weather.
Work with reporters and assignment editors to ensure content is posted quickly and accurately.
Work with producers, assignment editors and managers to ensure cross-promotion of content across all platforms.
Develop multimedia special projects.
Manage livestreams of newscasts and breaking news.
Contribute ideas to help grow the station’s digital platforms.