Streaming Content Producer

Job Summary

WBRE/WYOU seeks to hire a streaming content producer to produce and manage content for digital platforms, including a connected television app, YouTube channel and website live streams. This is a technical and creative role working closely with the digital team, newsroom leaders, reporters and engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the team of video journalists and reporters to create content that's optimized for multiple platforms, including broadcast television, websites and social media
• Schedule connected television app programming by crafting blocks of engaging content
• Manage YouTube strategy to increase audience size and loyalty
• Organize source materials into multimedia pieces and aggregated video streams
• Aid with live streams of breaking news, daily events and pre-planned programming
• Book and produce conversations with invited guests, both virtual and in-person

Requirements & Skills

• Degree in journalism, video production or other fields related to media content management
• Experience producing streaming and social video content
• Understanding of digital platforms, trends and audience behaviors
• Knowledge of WordPress, OBS/vMix, Akta or similar digital content management systems
• Strong writing and editorial ability
• Ability to adjust schedule based on major and breaking news events
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• 3+ years’ experience in a local newsroom preferred