Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Social Media Producer, you are a crucial member of our team, helping to produce content for all of our social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude. You are comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Your passion for news is bar none!
You will be offered one of the following shifts: Early morning, Prime time, and /or Weekends
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Produce content for our social media platforms, including Twitter (live-tweeting), Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, as well as Facebook and Instagram Stories, all in a fast-paced setting
• Stream live events on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, while simultaneously cutting video segments and posting to the social platforms
• Search for and pitch trending topics for social, dotcom and TV
• Communicate with the Assignment Desk regarding permission for content
• Evaluate social media analytics and track social conversation around topics and shows
• Plan ahead for events and create exciting social media content to build and engage followers
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3+ years of experience in news, TV or web
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to self-proof
• Strong editorial judgment and a commitment to accuracy and integrity in news coverage
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Extensive knowledge of news and current events, business, economics, entertainment, and politics
• Experience covering markets and financial news
• Ability to work under pressure and post content in breaking news environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Social media savvy
• Flexibility in schedule to be on call, work holidays, work weekends and shift your schedule as News breaks
• Experience with live television production
• Experience with Photoshop
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d88pqd-18-224-0-25-42 in your application.