Associate Manager, Special Projects, News Digital

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Brand Overview:

CBS News Digital consists of CBSNews.com, CBSN and CBS News Social Accounts. CBS News Digital leads the marketplace with record streams, dedication to public service and with diversity & inclusion core to our mission. We're a forward-thinking news organization that founded its first free, 24-hour, live streaming service (CBSN) 6+ years ago.

Role Details:

The Associate Manager, Special Projects works across CBSNews.com's digital properties to help elevate high-priority projects. This role will plan and coordinate audience growth initiatives around CBSN and CBS News specials and series, as well as other special projects designated by the Director of Growth and Engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and exceptional multitasker, with excellent organizational skills. We are looking for someone who is adept at juggling short- and long-term projects while collaborating across several teams. The hours for this role are Monday-Friday, 10a-6p. You will be expected to work some holidays and must have the flexibility to shift your schedule as news breaks.

Your Day-to-Day:
• Coordinate with the social, marketing and push alert teams to plan how best to promote high-priority projects, series and specials
• Collaborate with the social media, video, marketing, SEO, PR and CBSNews.com front door teams to improve visibility for original reporting across CBS News Digital and optimize that content across all digital and social platforms
• Write promotional copy for special projects, to be used in push alerts, social copy and marketing campaigns
• Coordinate with teams to ensure we are on track to meet deadlines for required deliverables
• Produce content in the CMS and curate special pages and playlists as needed
• Participate in meetings with product, marketing, social media and editorial team

QUALIFICATIONS:

What you bring to the team:

You Have -
• You have 3+ years of experience in a digital news environment
• Proven ability to react quickly, while balancing a number of high-priority tasks
• You are a skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline
• Analytics experience with platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly and know how to use the data to make informed decisions
• You thrive in a matrixed, collaborative environment and like working with various teams to accomplish a goal

FUNCTION: Editorial/Publishing/Content

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rewzb1-3-145-143-239-42 in your application.