Multiplatform News Producer

The Multiplatform News Producer will be responsible for creating and publishing content across various platforms, including the website, app, streaming, and social media. They will work closely with reporters, anchors, and other newsroom staff to develop and execute coverage plans. The producer will also be responsible for producing assigned newscasts, writing and editing broadcast content, and coordinating video and graphics.

What You Will Do

The main responsibilities of this role include writing, editing, and publishing content across multiple platforms, producing newscasts, and coordinating video and graphics. The producer will also be responsible for monitoring audience trends and analytics, adapting broadcast content for digital audiences, and identifying opportunities to expand coverage online.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need strong writing, editing, and grammar skills, as well as the ability to make quick and accurate decisions during breaking news. You should also have experience with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, and basic video editing. Familiarity with SEO, social media analytics, and digital performance metrics is also a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience in television news production, digital news production, or a newsroom setting
• Strong writing, editing, grammar, and AP style skills
• Sound editorial judgment and the ability to make quick, accurate decisions during breaking news
• Ability to produce a television newscast, build rundowns, write scripts, manage timing, coordinate visual elements, and adjust to breaking news
• Experience with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, basic video editing, and graphics tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Familiarity with SEO, social media analytics, audience engagement practices, and digital performance metrics
• Understanding of television producing, including rundowns, script writing, timing, video, graphics, live shots, control room communication, and live news coverage
• Ability to write for different platforms, including broadcast, web, mobile, streaming, and social media
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Initiative and creativity in developing fresh, community-focused content
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, directors, producers, assignment editors, and managers

Benefits

• Reliable form of transportation and valid driver's license
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays, early morning, midday, and evening shifts