Wknd Digital Producer

Job Description

The Digital Producer writes news stories and produces content for all platforms, specifically WJBF.com and our social media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Candidate Must Have Ability To:
• Write news stories in AP style format and post them to website and social media platforms.
• Work weekend, evening, and overnight hours
• Review articles for errors in content, grammar, and punctuation
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receive assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discuss issues with digital team leader and news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Check reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-86639x-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.