Digital Producer

DC News Now (WDCW/WDVM) is looking for a video-savvy Digital Producer who thrives in the multiverse of today’s media landscape. We are looking for someone who has a vision for what news and other content can and should be on digital, social, and streaming platforms. If you’re outside of the box, we want to hear from you!

DC News Now digital producers are leaders in the newsroom. They enterprise and develop quality content that follows the highest journalistic standards and provides a rich experience for our audience. They’re storytellers who are plugged into the community and crush it when it comes to social listening. Digital producers are all about our audience members, whenever and wherever they are, and on whatever device they’re using.

The person who joins us in this position will have an audience-first approach in producing and sharing DC News Now content across digital, social, streaming, and linear platforms, including the DC News Now app. We operate as one content team in our newsroom, which means the digital producer will work closely with other content creators including broadcast producers, photojournalists, and reporters.

Our digital producers are at the core of the flow of information. They are in continual contact with members of our community and are key in communicating things out to the entire content team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce audience-first, engaging storytelling through digital articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams, and interactive elements

Social listening: monitor social chatter and track trending stories via Chartbeat, Google Trends, and our social media platforms; report findings to newsroom

Urgently and aggressively report news online as it happens

Focus on accuracy and balance in stories and social content through copy editing and training of staff

Produce, shoot, and/or edit videos for DC News Now digital and streaming platforms

Drive website traffic through Search Engine Optimization and/or Generative Engine Optimization best practices, website management, app management, push notifications, and application of advanced social media skills

Work with all newsroom team members on content coverage, digital-broadcast coordination, and social listening

Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions

Assist reporters and anchors in the creation of native social content

Implement best practices on DC News Now digital, streaming, and social media platforms

Ensure newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the DC News Now brand across platforms

QUALIFICATIONS

1-2 years experience in digital content production preferred

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization and time management capabilities

High standard of professionalism and accuracy

Audience-focused, solution-oriented approach

Positive outlook and enjoyment working in a team environment

Video editing skills a plus

Compensation Range: $28 - $32 (hourly) based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.

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