Digital Producer

What You'll Do

• Writing engaging headlines and optimizing stories for search and digital audiences.
• Producing newsletters that keep our audiences informed and connected.
• Copy-editing stories for clarity, accuracy, style, and impact using AP and NPR standards.
• Promoting journalism, music content, and station initiatives across social media platforms.
• Monitoring web analytics to identify trends and maximize audience engagement.
• Photographing and filming stories, events, and community activities.
• Reporting breaking news for our digital and broadcast platforms when needed.
• Working with NPR Digital Services to troubleshoot website issues and improve user experience.
• Collaborating with reporters, editors, producers, and station staff across departments.
• Supporting fundraising campaigns and special projects that sustain public media.

What We're Looking For

• Are an excellent writer and meticulous copy editor.
• Have a strong understanding of digital publishing and social media strategy.
• Can recognize a great story and know how to present it across multiple platforms.
• Enjoy collaborating while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Stay calm under deadline pressure and can juggle multiple priorities.
• Have sound news judgment and a strong commitment to ethical journalism.
• Are curious, creative, and always looking for better ways to engage audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least one year of digital reporting or producing experience in a professional newsroom.
• Experience with digital publishing systems and a general understanding of HTML and web technologies.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, or similar digital infrastructure is helpful.
• Knowledge of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania is a plus.
• Passion for journalism, music, public media, and serving local communities.
• Commitment to integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and breaking news situations.