Digital Content Producer

Job Description

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, Maryland,

is looking for a well-rounded

Digital Content Editor

who will create content for our station's website, mobile products and social media platforms. You will be an excellent storyteller and can edit and create content facing intense competition under constant deadline pressure. You will report to the Digital Content Manager. The salary range for this position is $42,000 - $46,000.

Responsibilities
Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the station's website, mobile and social media platforms
Write compelling, SEO-rich headlines
Work with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted quickly and accurately
Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross-promotion of content across all platforms
Manage livestreams of newscasts, breaking news and special events
Contribute ideas to help grow the station's digital platforms
Take part in coverage of special station events (i.e. Preakness, Baltimore Marathon)
Requirements

Previous digital editing and writing experience
Professional experience with non-linear video-editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent)
Demonstrated sound news and editorial judgment
Adherence to AP Style writing skills
Basic knowledge of Photoshop and photo editing
Experience with social media best practices
Flexibility to work different shifts, holidays on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle
Work well in an environment with frequent interruptions while paying close attention to details
Proficiency in Photoshop, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages
Related military experience will be considered
Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.