Digital Executive Producer

Job Description

About WYMT:

WYMT is the CBS affiliate and dominate number one station in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. This regional station is located in the small town of Hazard, and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties. WYMT provides award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage. WYMT.com is the region's most powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities we serve, participating in numerous charities and causes.

A second channel, Heroes & Icons (H&I), allows WYMT to offer even more local programming, including dozens of live high school and college football and basketball games each year. The WYMT/Food City Mountain Basketball Classic has generated more than four million dollars for local students and schools. WYMT has a proven record of turning out solid journalists capable of moving up in the ranks. Several anchors and producers have moved on to top 40 markets in the last couple of years.

You can enjoy all four seasons … from snow-covered mountains in the winter to blooming dogwoods in the spring. With miles of trails and lakes, it is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing. The people of Appalachia are full of pride in their home and culture, and some of the most welcoming you will find. We have a strong work ethic and are always willing to help our neighbors. You will certainly find a ''mountain family'' atmosphere at WYMT.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Training and managing a team of content producers and other contributors.
• Create compelling content that drives viewers to WYMT's multiple platforms.
• Lead breaking news coverage with a ''Digital First'' mindset.
• Build out special sections, expanded digital coverage and site features to enhance and increase use engagement.
• Maintain social media platforms, updates and interacts with fans and followers.
• Work with all departments as needed on site and/or station initiatives that require digital components.
• Lead the creative development and technical implementation of on-line content for the website.

Qualifications:

Degree in broadcast journalism or one year news experience. Print journalists are encouraged to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roo006-18-224-59-231-42 in your application.