Cox
YouTube Lead Producer (AJC)
Cox, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30349
The AJC's mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news and information for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. To achieve that mission, we will transform ourselves from a storied daily newspaper into a modern media company, where reporters, product ninjas, video/audio masters, digital gurus, and many more are delivering work across diverse creative platforms, industries, and borders.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
To help us achieve this, we are seeking someone to help lead the social media team in day-to-day execution of our new strategy on YouTube.
This person will work closely with the Social Editor and Video production team, participating in daily and weekly planning calls with the content teams and leadership to ensure that we are presenting our top news to our audience and driving engagement.
This position will lead efforts to test, measure, and iterate on a variety of strategies to build audience and increase engagement, with a strong emphasis on results and metrics-driven decision making.
While this position allows hybrid work, it will be based in metro Atlanta, and the producer will be expected to be onsite in our Atlanta office regularly.
In this position you will:
In partnership with the Social Editor, own the execution of daily plans for news coverage on YouTube, with the goal of increasing engagement and CTRs.Coach other social producers on best practices.Act as lead for placement, prioritization, and positioning during breaking news (during shift hours).Showcase our highest-value content and grow audience engagement with all our products.Work with leaders to execute strategy for increasing engagement and conversions on our platforms with a focus on YouTube.Work with video producers, editors, and writers on innovative packages and new ways of storytelling on YouTube.Optimize existing videos and playlists to package the AJC's video for discovery.
Qualifications:
What we expect you to have to be ready:
Bachelor's degree preferably in a related field.With a BA, at least 6 years of experience in a fast-paced operational role. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4+ years' experience; a Ph.D. and 2+ years of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field without a degree.Strong preference for at least 3 years of experience as a YouTube producer and programmer in a fast-paced operational role.Experience in managing news platforms to drive reader engagement and build brands.Experience in journalism and strong news judgment.Knowledge of the most recent trends in digital video.An ability to take and give constructive criticism.Passion and belief in local, regional, and statewide journalism and its role as a societal change agent.Familiarity and experience in using audience metrics to drive tactical as well as strategic decisions on content production and resource allocation.Understanding of journalism standards and media ethics.Reliable automobile transportation required.Reliable internet service for remote work environment required.Ability to work weekends and unusual hours as dictated by news events.
Preferred Experience in one or more of the following:
Newspapers, magazines, media, technology, or related field.Experience working in a breaking news environment.Social, interactive, or digital media.
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferably in journalism or related field.Direct experience in a similar role may be substituted for education.
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $77,800.00 - $116,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
About Cox:
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
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Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
To help us achieve this, we are seeking someone to help lead the social media team in day-to-day execution of our new strategy on YouTube.
This person will work closely with the Social Editor and Video production team, participating in daily and weekly planning calls with the content teams and leadership to ensure that we are presenting our top news to our audience and driving engagement.
This position will lead efforts to test, measure, and iterate on a variety of strategies to build audience and increase engagement, with a strong emphasis on results and metrics-driven decision making.
While this position allows hybrid work, it will be based in metro Atlanta, and the producer will be expected to be onsite in our Atlanta office regularly.
In this position you will:
In partnership with the Social Editor, own the execution of daily plans for news coverage on YouTube, with the goal of increasing engagement and CTRs.Coach other social producers on best practices.Act as lead for placement, prioritization, and positioning during breaking news (during shift hours).Showcase our highest-value content and grow audience engagement with all our products.Work with leaders to execute strategy for increasing engagement and conversions on our platforms with a focus on YouTube.Work with video producers, editors, and writers on innovative packages and new ways of storytelling on YouTube.Optimize existing videos and playlists to package the AJC's video for discovery.
Qualifications:
What we expect you to have to be ready:
Bachelor's degree preferably in a related field.With a BA, at least 6 years of experience in a fast-paced operational role. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4+ years' experience; a Ph.D. and 2+ years of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field without a degree.Strong preference for at least 3 years of experience as a YouTube producer and programmer in a fast-paced operational role.Experience in managing news platforms to drive reader engagement and build brands.Experience in journalism and strong news judgment.Knowledge of the most recent trends in digital video.An ability to take and give constructive criticism.Passion and belief in local, regional, and statewide journalism and its role as a societal change agent.Familiarity and experience in using audience metrics to drive tactical as well as strategic decisions on content production and resource allocation.Understanding of journalism standards and media ethics.Reliable automobile transportation required.Reliable internet service for remote work environment required.Ability to work weekends and unusual hours as dictated by news events.
Preferred Experience in one or more of the following:
Newspapers, magazines, media, technology, or related field.Experience working in a breaking news environment.Social, interactive, or digital media.
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferably in journalism or related field.Direct experience in a similar role may be substituted for education.
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $77,800.00 - $116,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
About Cox:
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
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