Sr. Digital Content Producer

Job Posting Title:
Sr. Digital Content Producer
Req ID:
10048867
Job Description:
The ABC Owned Television Station group is looking for a dynamic, self-starting content creator to join our Central Content Group as a Senior Digital Producer. The Senior Digital Producer (Full-Time) reports to the Director of Content Operations and collaborates digital teams across all stations to produce multi-platform editorial content and help lead day-to-day Digital Content production for our collective websites.
The Central Content Group supports our eight stations across the U.S. with digital coverage for high-impact events, including daily topical stories, breaking news, corporate synergy, and major tentpole events, including elections and the Oscars.
We are seeking a seasoned candidate with extensive editorial experience. Candidates must be comfortable creating and optimizing news content across all digital and social platforms as well as cultivating relationships and partnering remotely with content creators around the country. The candidate must feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, while demonstrating impeccable editorial judgment.
*This candidate can sit at any of our eight TV stations; which are WABC (New York), WPVI (Philadelphia), WTVD (Raleigh), WLS (Chicago), KTRK (Houston), KABC (Los Angeles), KGO (San Francisco), and KFSN (Fresno).
Responsibilities:

• The Senior Digital Producer will be responsible for producing and distributing content for our digital and social platforms.
• Support the needs of division leaders in planning and executing Digital Content opportunities throughout the year
• Lead multi-platform content production across station group during major news events by coordinating and communicating with station partners
• Discover, pitch and report potential news stories for OTV platforms using their editorial expertise and news discovery tools, optimize content for search, and Partner with data analytics teams to establish and track KPIs, provide actionable insights and develop best practices
• Use a mix of editorial judgment and data metrics to determine Digital Content priority
• Contribute new ideas and concepts to the team on a regular basis and identify new opportunities for growth

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a digital news operation
• Prior experience creating for and programming digital platforms and managing social media accounts
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of the digital media landscape, including mobile and social and interest in emerging platforms
• Familiarity with web analytics products
• Adherence to the highest standards of journalism
• Knowledge of AP Style and SEO best practices
• Must be available to work on short notice, including evenings, weekends and holidays during major news events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Awareness of digital formats and trends in emerging platforms

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Journalism degree from a four-year accredited college or university

The hiring range for this position in California is $78,000 to $105,000 per year. The hiring range for this position in New York is $78,000 to $105,000 per year.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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Job Posting Segment:
Networks (Non-DTC)
Job Posting Primary Business:
ABC Owned Television Stations Group (Non-DTC)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Producing
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - NY - 7 Lincoln Square
Date Posted:
2023-05-10