Colorado Capitol News Alliance Digital Producer

Rocky Mountain Public Media • Denver, CO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Capitol News Alliance (CCNA), an alliance of The Colorado Sun, KUNC, Colorado Public Radio, and Rocky Mountain PBS, seeks a Digital Producer to cover the state Capitol. The role involves working in multiple formats, including articles, radio, and video, and collaborating closely with the CCNA Managing Editor on legislative coverage.

The producer will primarily work at the Colorado State Capitol and the Buell Public Media Center in Denver, as well as in studio, editing, and field environments. The position requires a flexible schedule, including occasional long hours, evenings, and weekends, and occasional travel throughout Colorado and beyond. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a relevant field; a mix of demonstrated skills, abilities, and knowledge may be considered in place of educational requirements.
• 3–5 years of experience in journalism and deadline environments.
• Excellent news writing and editing skills for publication.
• Experience and aptitude in video production, video editing, and/or radio production.
• Demonstrated expertise using Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Familiarity and comfort creating social media content.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative, productive team member with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline environment, with exceptional time management, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability for driving station vehicles.
• Ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CCNA story distribution with the CCNA Managing Editor and RMCR Managing Editor.
• Pitch, produce, and report rural stories related to Capitol news coverage.
• Produce and publish content for web and social media, and for radio as needed.
• Augment Capitol stories with vox pop and reporting from Western Slope communities.
• Edit digital stories for member stations when needed.
• Monitor breaking news and update digital stories as events develop.
• Maintain regular attendance at the State Capitol during legislative sessions.
• Collaborate with the CCNA engagement producer on live events and community interactions, and set reporting priorities.

What This Job Offers

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