Digital Producer

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast\-focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.  * Develops and leads winning strategy for station content  * Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms  * Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines  * Use our xocial media and website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television  * Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly  * Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information  * Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions  * Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during meetings  * Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts  * Shoots and edits content for digital  * Produces reports for all platforms  * Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality  * Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials  * Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms  * Performs other duties as assigned  * Finds new ways to use social media and our website to engage with viewers   Requirements & Skills:  * Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred  * Proficiency in Associated Press style and Adobe Photoshop preferred  * CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills are a plus  * Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments  * Respond positively to feedback