Digital Executive Producer

2060 Digital • Saint Paul, MN

4d

About The Position

Directly manage a team of digital producers to win the digital news war: posting first, accurately, completely and creatively. Drive digital producers to use all social tools to further online and on-air news goals. Develop short, intermediate and long-range market strategies and plans which enhance the product and provide profitable solutions to customer/clients opportunities. Establish department protocols, procedures and avenues of communication to help create an environment of consistent, quality workflow. Work with programming, promotions and news department heads as well as Market Manager to accomplish successful digital initiatives that reflect and enhance the overall unique brand and personality of each station. Lead, direct, and participate in efforts to constantly improve quality of station web sites, mobile sites, mobile apps and other digital initiatives as required. Consistently stay up-to-date and educated in the fast changing areas of web development, design, social media and content curation. Assist in projects/design/strategy development as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field. Relevant experience can be substituted for degree.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in key leadership role(s) within a television/radio newsroom.
• Considerable knowledge of web development technologies, design software, mobile devices, social media platforms and web tools required.
• Strong design background, strong attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Experience working as a team member with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and graphic skills required.
• Ability to work on short deadlines and in pressure situations.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Work with time sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate and operate personal computers, telephones and general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods.
• Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
• Ability to think quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certification in Digital Media or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of digital producers
• Drive digital producers to use all social tools
• Develop market strategies and plans
• Establish department protocols and procedures
• Work with department heads to accomplish successful digital initiatives
• Improve quality of station web sites, mobile sites, mobile apps and other digital initiatives
• Stay up-to-date in web development, design, social media and content curation
• Assist in projects/design/strategy development as assigned

What This Job Offers

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