Sr Digital Content Producer

Job Description

Sr Digital Content Producer

KNXV, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Phoenix, AZ, is looking for a Senior Digital Content Producer to join our team. In this role you will organize, write and update content on digital platforms with a focus on all Scripps local news websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms. You will specialize in niche medium such as video or data visualization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Write, edit, publish and manage content on multiple digital platforms, including the station's local website, mobile and social networks.
• Deliver compelling content using current production and web-delivery tools.
• Optimize the user experience by being attentive to live web metrics and user experience best practices.
• Oversee and monitor scanner and news email as well as audience analytics at the station to maximize opportunities.
• May catalogue and organize archived content.
• Create content that is aligned with and enhances the brand; enhance content with outside links, maps, slideshows.
• Apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices to every piece of content.
• May update and interact with fans/followers on social media.
• Coordinate with editorial and technical staff to facilitate the migration of multimedia content to new media platforms, including video, audio, still photos and graphics.
• Assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news and severe weather to ensure high quality, consistent community coverage online.
• Build out special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase user engagement.
• Work with other departments, including sales and marketing and as needed for on-site and/or station initiatives that require content integration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must be skilled with Content Management Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Audio Editing, Image Editing, cascading style sheets (CSS) and Social Networking
• Must have a strong desire to focus on web-based content
• Must have basic HTML formatting skills and knowledge of how to FTP/publish web content
• Must be creative, have good people skills and be able to handle deadline pressure and multi-tasking
• Must have knowledge and experience with still-image photography using digital cameras/handheld video cameras
• Must have working knowledge of how to use and update social media platforms
• Must have photo editing skills with ability to manipulate, crop, enhance images as needed for publishing on website
• Basic video editing skills a plus
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-12232v-216-73-216-145-42 in your application.