Category:
Media – Journalism – Newspaper |
Position/Title:
Digital News Producer |
Details:
WPBF 25 News, the Hearst Television ABC Affiliate in the West Palm Beach market, is looking for a strong, well-rounded Digital Producer who will create content for its website, mobile products and social media platforms. The successful candidate will be an excellent storyteller, have strong news judgment and be a multi-tasker who can edit and create content facing intense competition under constant deadline pressure.
Job Responsibilities:
- Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the station’s website, mobile and social media pages
- Create unique and engaging digital and social media content
- Monitor social media pages for story ideas
- Write compelling headlines and optimize content for SEO and digital best practices
- Work with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted quickly and accurately
- Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross-promotion of content across all platforms
- Manage livestreams of newscasts and breaking news
- Consistently contribute ideas to help grow the stations digital and social media platforms
- Other duties as required
Experience Requirements:
- Previous digital producing experience required
- Professional experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent) required.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Strong news and editorial judgment
- Excellent AP writing skills
- Basic knowledge of photo and video editing
- Strong understanding of social media best practices
- Strong understanding of SEO and digital media best practices
- Flexibility to work different shifts, holidays, etc. on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle
- Willing to work during natural disasters and breaking news events
- Ability to work well in a multi-tasking environment with frequent interruptions, while paying close attention to details
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other programming languages are a plus
Education:
- College Degree in Journalism or related field
- Military training from Defense Information School with experience will be considered
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City:
Palm Beach Gardens – 33410 |
Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE |