Digital Producer

Job Description

FOX21 News seeks a Web Producer for website and social media properties.

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast-focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes, and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. This person will also be a Digital MMJ on days they are not web producing.You will be responsible for writing original web content, including developing news stories, for FOX21News.com. Post engaging stories and photos to FOX21 social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Monitor social media accounts and respond to viewer questions and comments. Edit photos and videos to post to the web and social media. Edit website stories for grammar and style. Help reporters and producers create strong, engaging web content. Run the assignment desk on evenings and weekends. You must possess strong editorial judgment and the ability to work independently. A college degree in broadcasting or a related major is preferred. If you're not a team player, this isn't the newsroom for you.
• Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
• Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
• Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
• Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital
• Produces reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers

Requirements & Skills:
• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred
• CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Responds positively to feedback
• COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $33,500 - and up, commensurate with experience

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1o33v-18-221-41-214-42 in your application.