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SalaryPIX11 News is looking for a full-time passionate, talented and hard-working digital producer to help manage PIX11.com and its social platforms.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for breaking news, with an emphasis on quick, accurate reporting and an eye for compelling headlines that will generate pageviews and help take PIX11.com to the next level as an important source for local news and video.
The right person for this job will be an SEO expert who excels at writing multiple stories per day, enjoys live-streaming events, and has experience with optimizing reporter content.
This role is onsite. It will require regular early morning shifts and occasional weekend shifts.
The position’s chief responsibilities require that the producer:
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Digital producers are expected to write multiple stories per day and pivot to breaking news stories as needed.
- Be proactive in content discovery, identify potential viral social media content, keep abreast of breaking local news, and have a pulse on stories that are important to the PIX11 audience.
- Have knowledge of SEO best practices and website optimization with a demonstrated track record of generating pageviews. The ability to write strong headlines is essential.
- Be familiar with website analytics and how to use these metrics to inform future editorial decisions, grow our digital audience, and drive pageview traffic. Experience with Google Trends and Chartbeat Heads-Up Display are a plus.
- Copy edit, keeping in mind both grammar and AP style.
- Post engaging content on social media accounts for breaking news and story
- Write compelling social media copy for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Publish video segments from newscasts.
- Create engaging mobile app and desktop pushes using language that drives pageview traffic.
- Clip and publish video segments from newscasts.
Requirements and skills
- Minimum of 2-3 years of news reporting or writing experience in a digital space. .
- Ability to work professionally with station staff to put out the best possible digital product. Applicants should have the ability to be both an independent self starter and work with others - including fellow digital producers, assignment editors, reporters and TV producers.
- Passion for the news, digital presentation and a commitment to fairness and accuracy.
- Curiosity about the latest digital tools and a willingness to experiment with new ways to tell stories and reach a wider audience.
- Knowledge of the following tools is a plus: WordPress, Crowdtangle, Dataminr, Google Analytics, Google Trends.
At the time of your application, please be prepared to show at least five writing samples published within the last two years.
starting rate: $29 per hour
