Digital Producer - Spectrum Bay News 9
Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and
driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering,
producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a
24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage
viewers with relevant, timely news that's important to the local
communities we serve.
Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news
and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter
Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most
essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and
thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged
communities.
The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network
which requires employees who are flexible and available to work
various shift, including early morning, late evenings,
weekends and holidays.
Being on our team means --- You're ready to inspire and be
inspired! You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven
to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're
fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills
and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local
communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an
ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive
attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to
multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under
pressure.
What we're looking for: The Digital Producer is responsible for
producing innovative news content for non-linear platforms across
the Spectrum Networks footprint. Contribute to news stories and
facilitate execution in a deadline driven environment that embraces
creativity.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Write, copyedit, and prioritize
enterprise and breaking news content under the direction of the
Digital Executive ProducerTake an active role in adapting Spectrum
News content effectively for digital platformsWork collaboratively
with news producers and assignment editors to aggressively pursue
new, interesting, developing stories and use news judgment to
effectively prioritize when and how they are presented across all
digital platformsCollaborate with news reporting staff on
presentation of their stories on the website and social media,
utilizing best practicesApply SEO techniques to increase visibility
of contentParticipate in news editorial meetings to provide story
ideas and digital content suggestionsInteract with followers on the
network's social media accounts and grow the audienceWork
collaboratively with the local digital team and other members of
the digital team across the Spectrum Networks footprint on items
including editorial projects and network initiativesWhen assigned,
work with other departments on initiatives that require content
integrationWork with various programs, including Adobe Photoshop
and Adobe Premiere to produce high quality digital elements to
accompany news contentStay familiar with trends within the industry
to support creative directionPerform other duties as
assignedQualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak, and
understand EnglishAbility to work collaboratively and communicate
effectively with news editorial, creative, and administrative
personnelStrong writing and editing skills including knowledge and
adherence to AP styleMust be technically savvy and have excellent
computer skills and internet search techniquesKnowledge of best
practices on professional journalism social media accountsMust be
able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and in a deadline
driven environmentMust have strong news judgement and play an
active role in news gatheringStrong time management and
organizational skillsFamiliarity with internet publishing workflow,
including experience with a content management system, image
editing software, video editing tools, and social media
platformsAbility to tell engaging stories in the digital space by
adding video assets, photos, social posts, etc.Must be able and
willing to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays,
and be flexible with schedule changesEducation & Experience:
Bachelor's or graduate degree in
Journalism, Communications, or comparable work experience in a
related field3+ years of experience in online journalism preferred
Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We
expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to
feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!
Roles may require the following:
Overtime may be required to meet
deadlinesVarying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news
coverage requirementsProvide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call
support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for
equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not
limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted
services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts NPR330
305930 305930BR
Keywords: SPECTRUM, St. Petersburg , Digital Producer - Spectrum Bay News 9, Other , Saint Petersburg, Florida
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