WTVD Digital Producer

WTVD Digital Producer
Job Overview
Our ideal candidate is tech-savvy and passionate about covering the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact local communities. The candidate will use various metrics to grow digital audiences through published content and social media. This person will have a high degree of ethics, empathy and professionalism and will be able to function well under pressure and execute breaking news.

Department and Group Overview
Disney Entertainment's eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC11 is the only local news station with three downtown newsrooms (Raleigh/Fayetteville/Durham), and provides news, weather, and sports information 24 hours a day on ABC11.com, the ABC11 mobile news app, and the connected TV streaming app.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role

Create and publish digital content for all ABC11's digital platforms, including 24/7 streaming, VOD and CTV.

Create and curate compelling, SEO-optimized content while demonstrating strong writing, editing, and multitasking skills to effectively increase audience enhancement.

Collaborate with the assignment desk, newsroom staff to coordinate breaking news and daily news coverage, special projects, and company-wide initiatives.

Use audience analytics in real time to optimize content performance, ensuring accuracy, speed, and relevance.

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Training

Minimum of 2+ years of digital content experience, preferably in a newsroom, with strong editorial judgment and proficiency in AP Style.

Excellent writing, communication, and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment both independently and collaboratively.

Technical proficiency in basic HTML, with experience in video editing (Adobe Premiere) and newsroom systems (e.g., Dalet) preferred.

Must be flexible to work varied hours, including nights and weekends, fully on-site.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred, minimum of 2-3 years of experience that includes producing online content. Advanced degree is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position in Durham, NC is $46,900 - $62,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on level and position offered.

WTVD Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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