ABC4 is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Integrated Media Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a news junkie who will oversee the daily news gathering process and coordinate coverage of news across all ABC4 platforms- Television, online streaming and Digital. They coordinate with photojournalists, working alongside News Producers and ensuring that all multimedia content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy. This position requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a passion for breaking news

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:       

Strives to be #1 on air and on digital 24 hours/dayMonitor websites, social media, police and fire scanners and other breaking news alertsTrack stories from all sources; government agencies, wire services, community groups etc.Make beat calls to local PIOs (Public Information Officers), sources and agencies in addition to setting up and execute interviews for a story.Maintain strong relationships with local contacts and agencies to gather news efficiently.Plan and coordinate daily assignments including dispatching photojournalists, photographers, reporters, and other personnel Churn new and fresh content dailyEvaluates website traffic trends to make daily and long-term content decisions.Ability to write articles, Breaking News updates, design and work on enhancing ABC4’s website and social media platformsMaintain records/press releases and stories to update Daybook Oversees and takes charge of all information gathering and providing details to the entire newsroomParticipates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories Adapt to changing news priorities and pivot to the most crucial topics as needed.Ensure all multimedia content adheres to the station's editorial guidelines and standards.Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, competitive, assertive and able to work under pressure.Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.Strong news judgement.Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Familiarity with contact information for various agencies to obtain information quicklyComfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sourcesStrong understanding of social media platforms and digital news distributionAbility to be fast and first at breaking news across ABC4’s platforms, Television and Digital. Must also be willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s noticeAble to deliver multiple stories for the web and online streaming platform each day on a wide range of topicsComfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sourcesSeeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry.Knowledge of AP style would be a plusAssertive and capable of making decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environmentEnjoys working in teams and is a strong communicatorSelf-motivated and competitiveAbility to be fast and first at breaking news on the website and across social media platforms and willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s noticeWork a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Conduct face to face and phone interviews and conversations. Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. Use a shared computer to write Articles and produce social media content. Sit for long periods, stand, reach, use repetitive movements

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