Federal News Network Digital Editor/Producer, FT

2060 Digital • Friendship Heights Village, MD

6h

About The Position

Copy edit and publish reporters' daily stories. Ensure we deliver first-rate and innovative storytelling through proven digital techniques. Use analytics platforms to monitor and improve digital engagement. Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, including an understanding of institutional journalistic guidelines on ethics, tone and subject matter and a passion to bring good storytelling to digital and broadcast audiences. Find appropriate story images from approved sources. Ensure all content is optimized for SEO; work closely with the editorial staff on best practices for online readership and engagement. Plan and send email newsletter and push notifications. Test new ways to reach readers directly. Ensure our platforms and content are reader-friendly. Work in partnership with digital development team to increase user experience factors (i.e. load time, mobile friendliness) Follow emerging digital trends in digital journalism and social media. Be willing to experiment with and suggest new strategies and share findings with editorial team and/or larger management team as needed. Occasionally write news stories or fill in for reporters, including filing audio reports and writing short news items. Other duties as assigned. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, calculator, etc.) for extended periods of time. Ability to hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions. Works in professional, collaborative team environment with a number of members. Normally a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, calculator, etc.) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, mass communications with a focus in interactive or multimedia journalism (preferred).
• Experience writing, copy editing and proofing for AP Style in a digital publishing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with actively communicating with teams across the organization.
• Demonstrable experience in media-focused digital engagement, including but not limited to social media, newsletters, surveys, and other engagement campaigns.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, breaking news situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, WordPress.
• Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn analytics tools, SEO techniques, and other digital tools.
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients.
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit and publish reporters' daily stories.
• Ensure we deliver first-rate and innovative storytelling through proven digital techniques.
• Use analytics platforms to monitor and improve digital engagement.
• Demonstrate sound editorial judgment, including an understanding of institutional journalistic guidelines on ethics, tone and subject matter and a passion to bring good storytelling to digital and broadcast audiences.
• Find appropriate story images from approved sources.
• Ensure all content is optimized for SEO; work closely with the editorial staff on best practices for online readership and engagement.
• Plan and send email newsletter and push notifications. Test new ways to reach readers directly.
• Ensure our platforms and content are reader-friendly. Work in partnership with digital development team to increase user experience factors (i.e. load time, mobile friendliness)
• Follow emerging digital trends in digital journalism and social media. Be willing to experiment with and suggest new strategies and share findings with editorial team and/or larger management team as needed.
• Occasionally write news stories or fill in for reporters, including filing audio reports and writing short news items.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level