Integrated Media Producer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strives to be #1 on air and on digital 24 hours/day
• Monitor websites, social media, police and fire scanners and other breaking news alerts
• Track stories from all sources; government agencies, wire services, community groups etc.
• Make beat calls to local PIOs (Public Information Officers), sources and agencies in addition to setting up and execute interviews for a story
• Maintain strong relationships with local contacts and agencies to gather news efficiently
• Plan and coordinate daily assignments including dispatching photojournalists, photographers, reporters, and other personnel
• Churn new and fresh content daily
• Evaluate website traffic trends to make daily and long-term content decisions
• Ability to write articles, Breaking News updates, design and work on enhancing ABC4’s website and social media platforms
• Maintain records/press releases and stories to update Daybook
• Oversees and takes charge of all information gathering and providing details to the entire newsroom
• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories
• Adapt to changing news priorities and pivot to the most crucial topics as needed
• Ensure all multimedia content adheres to the station's editorial guidelines and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, competitive, assertive and able to work under pressure
• Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards
• Strong news judgement
• Able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with contact information for various agencies to obtain information quickly
• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital news distribution
• Able to be fast and first at breaking news across ABC4’s platforms, Television and Digital
• Willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s notice
• Able to deliver multiple stories for the web and online streaming platform each day on a wide range of topics
• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
• Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry
• Knowledge of AP style would be a plus
• Assertive and capable of making decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
• Self-motivated and competitive
• Able to be fast and first at breaking news on the website and across social media platforms and willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s notice
• Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends