Digital News Producer, Fresno

Digital Producer

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. Develops and leads winning strategy for station contentExpert understanding of Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media platforms Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearch and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetingsChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms Performs other duties as assigned Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewersRequirements&Skills: Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departmentsResponds positively to feedback $20+per hour depending on experience and skills set.