Senior Producer, Nick News

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

DESCRIPTION:
• Develop, implement, and manage day-to-day as well as overall digital strategy and content for Nickelodeon News, including social media
• Plan weekly content, assign stories to online staff, manage workflow, work closely with online staff, and review and edit all content, both text and video.
• Work closely with Nickelodeon News producers and management regarding upcoming stories, ongoing projects, and weekly lineups
• Monitor and evaluate a range of performance metrics and devise creative, innovative strategies to improve engagement and build our presence on current and emerging platforms.
• Develop and coordinate best social media practices for the broadcast.
• Proactively work to help team identify and address problems quickly when they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years' experience in hard news, working in a deadline driven news environment
• Extensive journalism experience is essential, including a strong background in writing, copy editing, and video production
• Ability to generate original story ideas and produce original stories for broadcast
• Desire to work in a collaborative, high pressure environment
• Ability to pitch and execute stories
• Extensive experience with digital content and platforms; must know how to evaluate digital metrics and respond with creative strategies
• Some management experience necessary, especially working with teams of people
• A willingness to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, overnights and weekends and thrive under daily deadline pressures
• Ability to thrive under daily deadline pressures
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform duties under deadline
• Ability to travel as needed

FUNCTION: Production

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