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Digital Producer
Spectrum
Greensboro, NC, United States
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Spectrum News North Carolina is available on channels 14 and 200 and in the western foothills of North Carolina on channels 2, 14 and 711 exclusively on Spectrum for customers in North Carolina. Spectrum News North Carolina serves the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point), Wilmington, Charlotte and the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) markets and provides 24-hour local news, politics, features and weather seven days a week.
The 24-hour news channel shares content with its sister channels in the Spectrum News Networks family: Spectrum News channels in upstate New York (Albany, Hudson Valley, Syracuse, Binghamton, Buffalo), New York City, New York; in Austin and San Antonio, Texas and in Tampa and Orlando, Florida.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for producing content for Spectrum Networks’ digital products, including assigned news channels’ websites, mobile apps and social media sites.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend editorial meetings to stay synced with all ongoing and breaking news priorities and provide suggestions for digital content extensions.
• Adhere to AP print style and provide script edits to maintain spelling & grammar accuracy, clarity and staying factual.
• Compose and publish text, video and images to site using online publishing tools and other software programs.
• Build site content widgets and special sections that highlight priority content in an engaging way.
• Craft social media post copy and video/image elements that are impactful and compelling to users.
• Track web and social metrics and assist the team in making strategic content changes when necessary.
• Interface with digital producers across the Spectrum News footprint on items including editorial projects, web development, copywriting, and more.
• Assist with the generation, aggregation, management and utilization of user-generated content.
• Apply SEO techniques to increase visibility of content.
• Stay familiar with trends within the online news industry.
• Operate Adobe CQ5 and Experience Manager content management system for publication of stories.
• Leverage Dalet newsroom management system and programs like Adobe Photoshop to access source material and craft content.
• Use online tools to manage news channel’s social media accounts.
• Rely on knowledge of HTML, CSS, web scripting and FTP to drive efficiencies.
• Work within design programs like Adobe Photoshop to produce high quality digital visuals to accompany content.
• Publish text and e-mail alerts as necessary.
• Monitor site metrics on various software-based dashboards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must demonstrate proficiency at multi-tasking and must have the ability to prioritize, work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Interpersonal: has contact with media and general public with excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work rapidly and accurately.
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends.
• Operate Adobe CQ5 and Experience Manager content management system for publication of stories.
• Knowledge of HTML and broad-based computer applications is strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop.
• Pro-active, self-directed, enthusiastic in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations.
• Familiarity with internet publishing workflow, including experience with a content management system, image editing software, video editing tools and social media platforms.
• Ability to tell engaging stories in the digital space by adding video assets, photos, social, etc.
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience.
• 2+ years editorial experience producing news, sports and lifestyle content.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Normal office environment
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
• Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
EOE
Charter Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability