Integrated Media Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

73d•Onsite

About The Position

ABC4 is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Integrated Media Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a news junkie who will oversee the daily news gathering process and coordinate coverage of news across all ABC4 platforms- Television, online streaming and Digital. They coordinate with photojournalists, working alongside News Producers and ensuring that all multimedia content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy. This position requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a passion for breaking news

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, competitive, assertive and able to work under pressure.
Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.
Strong news judgement.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Familiarity with contact information for various agencies to obtain information quickly
Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital news distribution
Ability to be fast and first at breaking news across ABC4's platforms, Television and Digital. Must also be willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment's notice
Able to deliver multiple stories for the web and online streaming platform each day on a wide range of topics
Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry.
Assertive and capable of making decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
Self-motivated and competitive
Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the website and across social media platforms and willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment's notice
Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AP style would be a plus

Responsibilities

Strives to be #1 on air and on digital 24 hours/day
Monitor websites, social media, police and fire scanners and other breaking news alerts
Track stories from all sources; government agencies, wire services, community groups etc.
Make beat calls to local PIOs (Public Information Officers), sources and agencies in addition to setting up and execute interviews for a story.
Maintain strong relationships with local contacts and agencies to gather news efficiently.
Plan and coordinate daily assignments including dispatching photojournalists, photographers, reporters, and other personnel
Churn new and fresh content daily
Evaluates website traffic trends to make daily and long-term content decisions.
Ability to write articles, Breaking News updates, design and work on enhancing ABC4's website and social media platforms
Maintain records/press releases and stories to update Daybook
Oversees and takes charge of all information gathering and providing details to the entire newsroom
Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories
Adapt to changing news priorities and pivot to the most crucial topics as needed.
Ensure all multimedia content adheres to the station's editorial guidelines and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned