Sr. Digital Producer

Job Description

NewsNation is looking to build a digital team with exceptional web producers. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois. This multi-talented candidate must have strong news judgment, editorial leadership skills, knowledge in a myriad of social media platforms, and thrive while working in the 24-hour news cycle.

Responsibilities include:
Oversee and organize work performed by digital producers, reporters, edit ors and video leads during assigned shift.

Monitor performance and optimize production and processes to meet hourly, daily and weekly KPIs.

Manage daily content plan by identifying and assigning stories and content needs based on the news of the day and trending topics.

Use audience analytics and digital platform data to inform assignments and programming decisions.

Lead breaking news coverage on all digital platforms.

Provide editorial feedback and guidance to staff.

Train and ensure digital staff know how to use and take the most advantage of digital publishing tools and processes that aid in content creation, curation, circulation and distribution.

Assists in the hiring of digitally savvy journalists.

Requirements

Five (5) years' experience gathering or producing news and information on the web.

Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style, Google Trends, Crowd Tangle, etc.

Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly.
Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker.

Comfortable adapting to changes in evolving industry and thrives under pressure.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzov77-3-144-230-82-42 in your application.