Senior Digital Producer

Senior Digital Producer FOX31 KDVR and Colorado’s CW2 KWGN are looking for an experienced Senior Digital Producer to join us as part of Colorado’s biggest news team in our Denver newsroom. This is the role for a prolific writer with excellent editorial judgement who is self-motivated, data-driven, collaborative and a confident decision maker. The Senior Digital Producer is someone ready to take on what a moment calls for, to tell the stories that matter to the community across a variety of platforms in a fast-paced newsroom. Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Digital Content, this role is responsible for updating our website, curating high-performing content and helping to report news — everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news, weather and local features. You will help organize and prioritize daily digital content coverage and be part of the editorial decision-making process as stories develop throughout the day. You will create and contribute to all aspects of digital content, including video, social media, original streaming shows, alerts, newsletters and additional platforms and tools. The Senior Digital Producer will take on additional tasks based on coverage needs. Responsibilities: Write multiple original digital stories each day Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content from the wire and other sources Monitor all forms of media and sources of information within the newsroom, and be quick to report breaking news Always on the hunt for exclusive and or trending content that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local traffic Attend and contribute to newsroom editorial meetings Identify and prioritize stories and content for the digital team and help with editorial decision-making Review and copyedit the work of others Create videos and help produce streaming shows Post to station-branded social media accounts Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on both daily content needs and longer-term decisions that will grow local audience Help produce homepage, including layout and order of stories Ensures content is distributed across all digital platforms as needed Flexibility to perform additional duties as needed, including covering other digital roles during absences Your Skills & Experience: 4+ years of experience as a digital producer in a newsroom or similar environment Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a similar field of study Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style Knowledge of writing headlines that grow audience and engagement Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly Ability to take direction and quickly implement new ideas Comfortable adapting to changes in evolving industry and thrives under pressure Self-motivated with ability to balance multiple competing projects and priorities Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadline expectations where tasks and assignments can quickly change. Understanding of digital analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus Schedule flexibility. This role may include working early mornings, nights and/or weekends – as well as occasional overtime. Salary range for $60-$70k To Apply

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EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED**** KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check

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