Digital Producer, WJZ

Paramount • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

CBS Stations is hiring a part-time digital producer to create compelling, relevant content for CBS Baltimore’s digital platforms. This role is responsible for overseeing local digital breaking news coverage, writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing on growth initiatives across platforms. We are looking for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
• Skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline
• Deep understanding of SEO strategies
• Familiarity with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat

Nice To Haves

• Knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of WJZ and CBS News standards
• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs as appropriate
• Execute content and headlines with SEO strategies in mind
• Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms, writing compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions
• Manage the WJZ homepage to present the best of the journalism we produce
• Work with reporters and producers to publish the best of WJZ to our website
• Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles
• Track content performance and share content insights across WJZ to help inform story selection across platforms
• Send push alerts on breaking news, weather and other high-interest stories

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veteran

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees