Manager Digital Content

Job Description

Digital Content Manager WJZ-TV, Baltimore

We are looking for someone who can lead the team to new heights in the entire digital arena including our upcoming CBSN Streaming Service as well as wjz.com. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment. They enjoy the challenge of meeting deadlines. This person will lead a team of Digital Producers. As a leader, you will need to encourage and empower your team to develop fresh ideas for traditional desktop, apps, and social media platforms.

Duties:
• 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 and 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 editorial decision making.
• Practice strong news judgment and coordinate digital contributions from other Teams (Reporters, photojournalists, etc.)
• Work closely with station managers and ViacomCBS leadership on long-term planning.

Requirements:
• Degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Publishing or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital publishing and production in a newsroom setting.
• Experience producing local newscasts is a plus.
• Knowledge of WordPress, Crowd Tangle, HTML, Google Analytics, Anvato, Photoshop, Crispin and iNews preferred.
• Strong writing and copy editing skills.
• Candidates must have a deep understanding of metrics, SEO strategies, and digital practices,
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be passionate about constructing this type of content.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disabilities/veterans coverage plans for major news, weather and sports events.
• Collaborate with digital sales teams for revenue optimization and client partnerships tied to traditional digital

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw7w0j-3-146-105-137-42 in your application.