Per Diem Web Producer

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

CBS Chicago is seeking an experienced journalist to join our fast-paced news team as a per diem Digital Media Producer. This is an editorial position. The ideal candidate has unwavering news judgment. The person also must possess strong news writing and copy-editing skills, the ability shoot video, and identify digital story trends. Candidates must be detail oriented and work well under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.

Prior experience in a newspaper, online or television newsroom is required.

This job requires flexible hours, including working overnights, weekends and evenings.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

CBS Chicago digital media producers must possess a thorough understanding of online audience habits and audience acquisition strategies, including but not limited to:
• Strong journalistic skills including news judgment, research, writing and editing.
• Ability to shoot, edit video and optimize for all digital platforms, including our website and social media.
• How to use SEO strategies in building headlines, stories, galleries, multimedia posts, etc.
• Experience with multiple social media platforms on behalf of a brand or publication. Proven success driving traffic and brand through these platforms.
• Successful execution of visual strategies to program compelling section fronts.
• Understanding of basic web analytics and how to apply them.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

CBS Chicago Digital Media Producers are expected to apply the above concepts in the following parts of their job:
• Recognize and produce compelling text and video content into multimedia posts for CBSChicago.com and social media platforms.
• Help coordinate digital assignments between the CBS Chicago reporters and producers. Clear communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.
• Execute effective, company compliant messaging on Social Media, text and email platforms.
• Program website section fronts to engage digital consumers.
• Make sure all daily content production is optimized using SEO strategies.
• Track daily web analytics and social trends and respond accordingly.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2q57m-3-133-109-211-42 in your application.