Digital Producer

Digital ProducerApply: MO-Kansas City;3030 Summit (Tribune-WDAF): Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43267 The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast-focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air* Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms* Shoots and edits content for digital* Produces reports for all platforms* Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines* Executes winning strategy for station content* Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms* Use our social media and website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television* Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly* Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information* Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions* Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during meetings* Checks reference materials, internal files, internal resources, public records, official social media accounts, and other reliable sources to obtain relevant facts* Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality* Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials* Performs other duties as assigned* Finds new ways to use social media and our website to engage with viewers Requirements & Skills: * + Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred + Proficiency in Associated Press style, and Adobe products: Photoshop, Express, Premiere + Working knowledge of ENPS and the ability to identify content opportunities that can be adapted across broadcast, digital and social platforms + CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills are a plus + Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments + Respond positively to feedback