WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a Digital Video Producer to join our news team.

The Digital Video Producer is a key member of our digital team. This role involves live and edited video production and distribution using various platforms and techniques.

The DVP also authors and curates accurate, high-performing stories and posts (including elements of text / photos / graphics / etc.), gathers information for news reports, and crafts engaging website pages & other digital products.

The DVP utilizes metrics and real-time data to maximize hourly audience and build long-term brand loyalty.

Produce digital original video news stories, including various versions for social mediaHelp with live streaming of wkrg.com programs, breaking news, and special coverageTrain, mentor, and support station staff with video projects and creative digital storytellingAuthor strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to generate engagement and repeat site visitationWrite powerful headlinesResearch/gather/analyze information and elements to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair stories for publicationPromote and distribute news content on social mediaMonitor social media accounts and respond to viewer questions and commentsQuickly adjust workflow to prioritize breaking news and severe weather coverageEnsure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production qualityCooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departmentsProduce special projects and other duties as assigned

 Requirements & Skills:

Experience, Skills, Education

Experience in journalism, digital content, and social media preferredNinja-level mastery of AP styleStrong journalistic storytelling skills a big plusWrite accurately, clearly, and cleverly to motivate readers to clickDeadline conscious with strong time management skillsOrganized, technical problem solverEase with/ability to learn new technology independently and quicklyStrong communicatorEnjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skillsRegularly and dependably meets KPIsSchedule flexibility

Required & Preferred Capabilities:

Strong capabilities as a visual storytellerStrong news judgment and high journalistic integrityStrong awareness of news and current eventsAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-timeExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenFluency in EnglishStrong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and growProfessional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the publicWork well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplombBachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFlexibility to work any shift

Technical Skills:

Superior video editing skillsMastery of Adobe Premiere Pro required & Adobe Photoshop experience a plusMastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air contentWordPress experience a plusHTML CSS experience a plusGoogle Analytics experience a plusChartbeat experience a plusProficient in MS OfficeProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentValid driver’s license required for hire.  A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Digital News Producer must be able to stand, sit, reach, 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 the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.