Digital Producer

Creative, collaborative, and content-driven. Sound like you? Read on!Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.DC News Now (WDCW/WDVM) keeps growing, and we're looking for a video-savvy Digital Producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a vision for what news and other content can and should be on digital, social, and streaming platforms. If you're outside of the box, we want to hear from you!DC News Now digital producers are leaders in the newsroom. They enterprise and develop quality content that follows the highest journalistic standards and provides a rich experience for our audience. They're storytellers who are plugged into the community and crush it when it comes to social listening. Digital producers are all about our audience members whenever and wherever they are, and on whatever device they're using.The person who joins us in this position will have an audience-first approach in producing and sharing DC News Now content, written and visual, across all platforms including the DC News Now app. We operate as one content team in our newsroom, which means the digital producer will work closely with other content creators including broadcast producers, photojournalists, and reporters.Our digital producers are at the core of the flow of information. They are in continual contact with members of our community and are key in communicating things out to the entire content team.Produce audience-first, engaging storytelling through digital articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams, and interactive elementsSocial listening: monitor social chatter and track trending stories via Chartbeat, Google Trends, and our social media platforms; report findings to newsroomUrgently and aggressively report news online as it happensFocus on accuracy and balance in stories and social content through copy editing and training of staffProduce, shoot, edit videos for DC News Now digital platformsGenerate web traffic through Search Engine Optimization best practices, website management, app management, push notifications, and application of advanced social media skillsWork with all newsroom team members on content coverage, digital-broadcast coordination, and social listeningUse digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisionsAssist reporters and anchors in the creation of native social contentImplement best practices on DC News Now digital and social media platformsEnsure newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the DC News Now brand across platformsRequirements & Skills:Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in digital content production preferredAbility to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressureStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organization and time management capabilitiesHigh standard of professionalism and accuracyAudience-focused, solution-oriented approachPositive outlook and enjoyment working in a team environmentVideo editing skills a plusDC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $31-$33 hourly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. #LI-Onsite - for jobs that require employees to work at the office#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05