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Digital Content Producer/ Assignment Desk

Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Station/Company: KOIN TV Location: Portland Hours: Full Time

Job Summary Category: Digital Media

Position/Title: Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk

Details:

KOIN 6 TV/Portland’s CW, a Nexstar Group Inc. owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Oregon is seeking a

Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk .

ROLE: This role is responsible for updating the local website, discovering and curating high-performing content, crafting homepage layouts driven by data, and helping to report news.

Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation

Monitor all forms of media (print, TV, digital, blogs and social) and be the quick to report breaking news stories and always on the hunt for exclusive and or trending content that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local traffic

Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement

Prioritize packaging content that grows page views per visitor and time on site, using headline testing, metric tools and observed patterns to guide decision making

Understand different ways to tell a story, particularly producing short videos and choosing great photos

Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on both daily content needs and longer-term content curation that will grow local audience

Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management, work collaboratively on enterprise content, and creating opportunities to market web content on broadcast

Promote and distribute news content on social media platforms and through other audience engagement tools

Monitor scanners, wires, news releases, emails, and social media for story leads

Plan and produce live or recorded digital-exclusive content (e.g., interviews, explainers, behind-the-scenes)

Assist with development, planning, and follow-up of news stories for all platforms

Keep the newsroom informed of breaking news and developing stories throughout the day

Answer phones, vet story tips, and maintain daily news logs

Flexibility to perform duties and other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

2 years of experience in digital content and journalism

Clever headline writer that gets readers to click

Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker

Capable of researching, interviewing and writing original news articles

Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP StyleEnjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills

Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly

Regularly meets measurements of success

Strong understanding of Google Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus

Proficiency in MS Office; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus

Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify compelling, audience-focused stories

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure

Must be comfortable taking a leadership role while collaborating across teams

Strong communicator; outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Must be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving news environment

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights as needed

Education/Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/Journalism or equivalent experience may substitute) + 2 (two) years’ experience in television broadcast/production and/or producing content for digital sites

Familiarity with the Portland region is a plus

Understanding of multi-platform news strategies, audience engagement trends

TRAINING/EQUIPMENT:

Utilize state-of-the-ard television technology; MS Outlook, E-mail, TEAMS

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can happen at any time. Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. Must be willing and able to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), as well as be able to work any and all shifts as necessary, including overnights/early mornings, nights, and holidays.

The employee in this position must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) and subject to union dues and fees.

NOTE : This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

To be considered for this position you must apply online via the Nexstar Media Career Portal. Please remember to attach your cover letter, resume, and a link to your demo reel (if applicable).

Nexstar Careers – First Time users must create an Account

ABOUT US:

Broadcasting since 1953, KOIN-TV is Portland’s CBS affiliate, providing exceptional local news content on air and online (koin.com), CBS Network programming and syndicated entertainment to viewers across Oregon and SW Washington. KOIN News is Watching Out for You with 51 hours of local news broadcasts each week, featuring award-winning, in-depth investigations, news, weather, traffic, KOIN News AM-Extra and Game-On! KOIN-TV is a Nexstar Media Group, Inc. television station serving Oregon and SW Washington from its studios in downtown Portland, OR. Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast and digital media company in the nation with 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets reaching approximately 68% of US television households. Today, as one of the most powerful and trusted voices in America, Nexstar remains true to its mission to uphold the public interest principles of localism, diversity and trustworthy, unbiased broadcast journalism. At the same time, the company continues to simultaneously raise its commitment to support the evolving needs and interests of the local viewers, hometown businesses and community organizations that it proudly serves each day.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us.

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KOIN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KOIN 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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