WPHL-TV is looking to hire a full time Digital Producer!

The Digital Producer will lead the newsroom’s online presence, providing accurate, engaging, and breaking news content.

Develops and leads winning strategy for station contentExpert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platformsExpert understanding of SEOReviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesUse our social media and website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to televisionDetermines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearch and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetingsShoots and edits content for on-air and digitalProduces reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityBuilds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.Writes stories for the web and other digital platformsFinds new ways to use social media and our website to engage with viewersListens to police scanners to determine when to dispatch crews for coverageUpdates daily news assignment plansPerforms other duties as assigned

 Requirements & Skills:

Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferredProficiency in Associated Press style and WordPressMaintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departmentsResponds positively to feedbackMust be able to work independentlyMust know when to engage with management for additional support and fact checking on more detailed stories