Digital Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Binghamton, NY

1d•$16

About The Position

Join an enthusiastic team dedicated to a digital first news environment and multi-platform marketing! WIVT – News 34 in Binghamton, NY is looking for a Digital Producer to join our team. The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.

Requirements

Degree in journalism, digital media, communications, or writing is preferred.
Experience working with live web and/or print pages preferred
Proficiency in Associated Press style and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments.
Responds positively to feedback
The Digital Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
In addition, the Digital Producer must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.
Repetitive movements are required.

Responsibilities

Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
Strong understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital
Produces reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Performs other duties as assigned
Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers