Director Streaming & Digital

Job Description

Director Streaming & Digital (CBS-WFOR-TV)

WFOR-TV has a rare opening for a Director of Streaming & Digital. We're looking for a dynamic leader to take us to new heights with the entire digital portfolio, including our CBSN Miami streaming service.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, pay attention to the details, and enjoy the challenges of meeting deadlines while leading a team of eager, hardworking digital and streaming producers then come join our amazing talented team. As a leader, you will encourage, coach, empower, and educate a team to innovate and develop fresh ideas for traditional desktop/apps/social media and OTT.

Please note that it is necessary for this position to be on-site for the success of the digital team.

Responsibilities:
• Strengthen the team's knowledge of digital skills and website management (html, CMS, social, digital analytics) tools
• Mentor the team of digital producers
• Develop and implement strategies to grow reach & engage with audiences
• Build and implement comprehensive digital coverage plans for major news, weather and sports events
• Collaborate with digital sales teams for revenue optimization and client partnerships tied to traditional digital and OTT
• Motivate staff to maintain KPIs and brand outreach
• Coordinate and collaborate on the production and optimization of content
• Continually monitor and react strategically to digital analytics to ad editorial decision-making
• Practice strong news judgment and coordinate digital contributions from other teams (reporters, photojournalists, et al)
• Work closely with station managers and Paramount CBS leadership on long-term planning

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:
• Degree in journalism, communications, digital publishing or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital publishing & production in a newsroom setting
• Experience producing local newscasts is a plus
• Knowledge of Wordpress, CrowdTangle, HTML, Google Analytics, Anvato, Photoshop, Crispin and iNews preferred
• Strong writing & copy-editing skills
• Strong understanding and implementation of SEO
• Candidates must have a deep understanding of metrics, SEO strategies, and digital best practices
• Highly organized & detail-oriented
• Must be passionate about crafting this type of content and collaborative in the process

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb5zeo-3-131-110-169-42 in your application.