Job Description
The Digital Content Producer is responsible for producing and managing text, video and interactive content for WFLA. The ideal candidate will have solid grammar, spelling and writing skills; willingness to learn, take direction, is a quick thinker and can easily adapt to change while working in a fast-paced news environment.
• Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
• Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms, finding new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers
• Proven ability to properly produce content on a variety digital publishing platforms and devices
• Must have the ability to work under tight deadlines and breaking news
• Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• 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
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Must follow direction, be dependable and a self-starter
• Be able to adapt and learn new systems quickly
• Performs other duties as assigned
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
• Working knowledge with content management systems (CMS), WordPress or blog applications, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, social media applications, Microsoft Office and video editing
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Responds positively to feedback
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjj3pe-3-80-131-164-42 in your application.