Producer, Digital Content

Digital ProducerKDVR FOX31 in Denver and Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2 KWGN have an immediate opening for a full-time digital producer in our newsroom.Position SummaryThis role is responsible for updating local website, curating high-performing content, crafting homepage layouts driven by data, and helping to report news -- everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports. This role will work on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands. A strong knowledge of social media platforms is expected. This role may include working early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.Position ResponsibilitiesMonitor all forms of media (print, TV, digital, blogs and social), as well as internal tools, and be quick to report breaking news stories and always on the hunt for exclusive and or trending content that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local trafficCurate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitationExcellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagementPrioritize packaging content that grows page views per visitor and time on site, using headline testing, metric tools and observed patterns to guide decision makingUnderstand different ways to tell a story, particularly producing short videos and choosing great photos and graphicsCraft and send app alerts, desktop notifications and email alertsClip videos from broadcasts, create and edit videos to be published in articlesEvaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on both daily content needs and longer-term content curation that will grow local audienceBuild positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management, work collaboratively on enterprise content, and creating opportunities to market web content on broadcastPromote and distribute news content on social media and contribute to management of station-braded social accountsFlexibility to perform additional dutiesSkill/Experience Requirements2 years of experience in digital content and journalismAbility to be fast and first at breaking news on the web; experience with severe weather coverage is a plusClever headline writer that gets readers to clickStrong multi-tasking abilitiesOrganized, technical problem solver and quick decision makerAbility to quickly learn new things and adapt to changeCapable of researching, interviewing and writing original news articlesKnowledge of SEO best practices and AP StyleUnderstands social media’s importance in reporting stories and delivering trafficEnjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skillsStrong communicatorSchedule flexibilityResponds well to feedbackRegularly meets measurements of successUnderstands goals and regularly works towards achieving themStrong understanding of Google Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plusProficiency in MS Office; HTML, CSS, Photoshop and Adobe Premiere experience a plusEducation RequirementsBachelor’s Degree

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Salary Range: $25 -- $28.50/hour -- Based on ExperienceTo Apply : Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: https://kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn or at the Nexstar Website at:https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process.

To be considered for this job you must apply online . No Calls**** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED****KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check

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