Digital Content Producer

Job Description

WJMN Local 3 is looking for a passionate journalist who is ready to thrive on our digital platforms. The Digital Content Producer is a critical part of the team, creating/editing content for the web and social media. This person will serve as a crucial member of a dynamic & growing team.
• Conduct interviews either in-person, virtually, or via phone
• Write and create unique content for our website and social media channels
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order 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 on-brand local and trending stories
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• May shoot and edit content for digital and on-air platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Degree in journalism or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in Associated Press style, WordPress, and Basic HTML preferred
• CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6p730-3-136-97-64-42 in your application.