Weekend Digital Producer
About The Position
The Weekend Digital Producer position leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. This person would also be responsible for managing our assignment desk during regular weekend shifts, providing the fuel to make our weekend news coverage stand out. The successful candidate for this role will: Develop and lead a winning strategy for station content Have an expert understanding of Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media platforms Use our Social Media and our website, YourCentralValley.com, to build and reinforce brand recognition Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions Pitch on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms Performs other duties as assigned Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers
Requirements
- Degree in journalism
- Daily newspaper or news site experience required
- Proficiency in Associated Press style
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in Wordpress
- Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
- Responds positively to feedback
Nice To Haves
- Live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
- Expert understanding of Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media platforms
Responsibilities
- Leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example
- Provides training in methods, processes and tactics for creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air
- Manages the assignment desk during regular weekend shifts
- Develops and leads a winning strategy for station content
- Uses Social Media and the website to build and reinforce brand recognition
- Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
- Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories
- Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
- Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Finds new ways to use Social Media and the website to engage with viewers
Benefits
- Valued talented employees
- Opportunity for professional growth within the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
