Digital Content Producer

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Report and write original stories daily for our stations' digital platforms, primarily our websites nbclosangeles.com and/or telemundo52.com.
• Select, report, write and edit high-value stories, ensuring the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy.
• Collaborate with TV reporters and producers; repurpose, enrich and publish broadcast video and scripts for digital formats.
• Curate content across all our digital properties and perform regular quality assurance checkups.
• Use data analytics to help guide content strategy in real-time and in planning stages.
• Collaborate with TV reporters and producers; repurpose and enrich broadcast video and scripts for digital formats.
• Use SEO Search Engine Optimization and social media strategies to engage our audience and reach new users.
• Help plan digital coverage of news events and station tentpoles.
• Work across departments, including marketing and community, to execute station initiatives.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, communications, political science or Spanish or combined college and work experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• Must be willing to work in-office in Universal City, CA

willing to work in-office in Universal City, CA
Other Knowledge and Skills Requirements
• Experience as an editor, writer or digital news producer at a news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify and prioritize high-value stories of the day.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task with unwavering attention to detail.
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changing work schedules; must be willing to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends with short notice.
• Understanding of SEO and social media strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changes in responsibilities as dictated by newsroom needs.
• A deep understanding of internet culture is a plus.

Desired
• Excellent Spanish language skills, including speaking, reading, writing and copyediting.
• Experience working with TV newsroom software, newscast rundowns and scripts is a plus.
• Experience or familiarity working with live streams and technical troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Experience in the Los Angeles market and familiarity with Southern California audiences and communities.

Additional Information

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