KREM 2, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate in Spokane, Washington, is searching for a Senior Digital Producer to work with the Digital Director to grow engagement from news viewers across multiple platforms. This role involves being a leader with good news judgment on what will drive traffic to KREM 2’s website.
The Senior Digital Producer will help create content and structure plans for daily news and other special events while building leadership skills that influence the digital content team and the entire newsroom.
Salary Range
$44,000 - $52,000
Responsibilities
Work with the news digital producers and managers to coordinate daily news efforts, including story selection, writing and copy editing, distribution, and live streaming.
Use metrics and social listening to find, pitch, and produce unique content and story angles.
Coordinate digital content team efforts in daily coverage, original content, and special projects focused on engaging content that will drive the station’s KPIs.
Attend daily editorial meetings to help make decisions based on social listening, digital data, and live metrics.
Dynamically cover breaking news for digital/social platforms through push alerts, live streams, social posts, and web articles.
Help train digital team members in best digital and social practices – including SEO and headline writing - to create engaging content that is specific to platforms while maintaining accuracy and balance
Requirements
Five years producing and showcasing digital and social content in a newsroom
Versed in online metrics such as Google Analytics, Taboola Newsroom, Social News Desk, Facebook Insights, YouTube Analytics, etc.
Working knowledge of Content Management Systems, live stream technology, and social media algorithms
Skilled copy editor
Ability to work mornings, nights, and weekends
Additional Or Preferred Qualifications
BS/BA in related field - journalism, communications, broadcast
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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