Digital Executive Producer
TEGNA - Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
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TEGNA.com . WOI/KCWI,
TEGNA's
ABC
and
CW
affiliate in
Des Moines, Iowa,
is searching for an experienced and motivated
Digital Executive Producer
to help lead the day-to-day production of news content across our digital, mobile app, CTV and social media platforms. We're looking for a passionate journalist and writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a keen eye for accuracy and is ready to lead a talented team of digital journalists. The ideal candidate is a journalist at heart and a creative problem-solver with an eye for detail and an insatiable hunger for great content. It’s also equally important to have the qualities of a people-leader who loves to help with teaching and coaching journalists. This position will help guide editorial decision-making across all platforms, manage strategy and partner with journalists across the newsroom to produce the best possible product. As a newsroom leader, the Digital Executive Producer will have a voice in editorial and leadership meetings alike. In this role, you will: Work with the digital team and overall newsroom to coordinate daily digital news efforts and oversee story selecting, reporting, writing, editing, distributing and live-streaming. Guide the editorial process for the digital team through prioritizing tasks, making story assignments, copy editing and training staff. Collaborate across workgroups to shape daily content, craft original digital content and work on special projects focused on rich, interactive digital experiences. Help lead newsroom editorial meetings to make decisions based on social listening, digital data and live metrics. Aggressively cover breaking news for digital/social platforms through articles, videos, breaking news alerts, live-streams and social media posts. Be comfortable in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Champion original, digital-first content production for station platforms. Guide team members on where and how to find story ideas and information, including how to use metrics and social listening to be audience-focused with coverage. Train digital team and extended news department on best digital practices – including SEO and headline writing – to create engaging content that is specific to platforms. Here’s what you need: Minimum 2 years writing breaking news articles for digital in a newsroom. Experience in a leadership position is preferred. Skilled copy editor. Understanding of copyright law, music rights and basic journalism legal principles. Well versed in online metrics such as Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, YouTube Analytics, etc. Working knowledge of Content Management Systems, Basic HTML, AP style and live-stream technology. Strong understanding of all social media platforms and how they contribute to overall success. Keen interest in emerging digital trends and evolving consumption habits. BS/BA in related field - journalism, communications, broadcast, digital media. Familiarity with the Des Moines area a plus. EEO statement: TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.
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