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Digital Producer
US News
Washington, DC, United States
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U.S. News & World Report’s Consumer Advice team seeks a full-time digital producer to manage the Credit Cards and Loans pages on usnews.com, produce daily content such as articles and slideshows as time allows on Money, Health and Education pages and occasionally assist with content production for Best Colleges, Best Jobs, Best Diets, Best Places and other U.S. News franchises.
Other responsibilities include helping staff troubleshoot a variety of technical issues, refreshing content and data, selecting and editing photos and creating engaging infographics and videos. The ideal candidate will be a proven problem solver who can juggle myriad responsibilities in a fast-paced journalism environment. You should also be comfortable with content management systems and working closely with a small production team. Please note this is an entry-level position located in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
• Update content on Credit Cards, Loans and other Personal Finance pages on short deadline
• Create survey images and infographics to accompany stories or project launches
• Prepare content, page components and build new pages
• Create mocks for partners with updated content and images on short deadline
• Support product development efforts by giving input on requirements needed to improve publishing workflow
• Provide user acceptance testing on new product features related to content production
• Use video editing platforms to build informative videos that support our content
• Select and edit photos
• Support production work on Money, Health and Education pages as time allows
• Pitch in with problems or special requests from team members
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Proficient in HTML/CSS, Photoshop and basic web production tasks
• Experience using content management systems
• Ease using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google web apps or equivalent software
• Familiarity with video-editing software
• Experience creating informative infographics
• An eye for selecting engaging, appropriate photos to accompany our content
• The ability to meet deadlines and handle several tasks simultaneously from internal stakeholders and external partners
• General understanding and knowledge of U.S. News rankings products
• Exemplary communication, critical thinking and organization skills
• A demonstrated understanding of and interest in social media
• Curious and self-motivated to continue learning on the job
• Journalism experience, including editorial judgment and a familiarity with AP style, is a plus
• Up-to-date knowledge on Internet publishing and metrics, with an acute understanding of SEO, is a plus
• Familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus
• An understanding of basic design principles is a plus
• Must thrive working in a small team setting and with the same team members daily
• About 1-2 years of web production or related experience
• College degree or equivalent
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
Applicants must provide a cover letter and résumé.
EOE
M/F/D/V