Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor

About the role

The Digital Content Producer writes, produces, and packages news and media content for digital publication consistent with the WPRI 12 News/WPRI.com editorial process. As a key team member of the station Content Center, this role generates content, confirms information, publishes, and dispatches news crews.

Responsibilities

• Research, find, and confirm news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Work inside a fast-paced newsroom, contribute to the editorial process, and make sound decisions in breaking news situations
• Discover and create news content, including stories, photos, and videos
• Write, produce, and edit material that appeals to target audiences
• Perform duties as an assignment editor: monitor police scanners, book guests, and assign reporters and photographers
• Track and confirm stories from all sources, including government agencies, wire services, community groups, and social media
• Research production topics using various information sources and tools
• Push local content to national outlets and other Nexstar Digital platforms
• Collaborate with news managers, reporters, anchors, videographers, producers, promotions, and engineering staff
• Use SEO effectively to improve website traffic
• Interact with viewers/users via phone and social media sites

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills
• Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
• Ability to meet quality standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction
• Proficiency in social media platforms, tools, and best practices
• Digital video editing skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years’ experience in digital publishing, television, or radio broadcast/production

Work Environment

• High-stress environment with deadline pressures
• Occasional overtime required
• Utilize state-of-the-art web and television technology, video, and graphics