Digital News Producer

Digital News Producer

Maine Public is seeking a full-time Digital News Producer to join our newsroom! This role collaborates with our digital team, reporters, and hosts to help deliver high-impact journalism on our digital news platforms. Involving editorial and technical work, this position is responsible for posting news stories, updating online and social media content, creating page layouts, crafting compelling headlines, selecting impactful images, and working with audio, visual, and other interactive content. With NPR, PBS, and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming. Candidates must be comfortable working in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment. The ability to react to, produce and post breaking news across the 24-hour news cycle is a core requirement. The successful candidate must work well both in a team environment and independently, and demonstrate a love of public broadcasting. The work schedule for this position is currently Monday through Friday, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Hybrid Work Schedule: This position is based in our Portland Maine newsroom, and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a training period. Hybrid work schedules require 3 days per week in the office and attendance at on-site meetings.
Job Requirements: At least 2 years' experience as a multi-media content provider; work experience as a journalist is required. Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands on experience creating web content and strategies required along with organization, attention to detail, and accuracy. High proficiency with computers, software, digital systems and audio and video editing platforms required. Familiarity with CSS, HTML, and JavaScript preferred.
Maine Public offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits.
About Maine Public: We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country, Maine Public serves Maine and also reaches most of New Brunswick, Canada, and parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Through our radio, television, educational, and web services, Maine Public provides ideas, information, and lifelong learning to a diverse public. We are also the backbone of Maine's Emergency Broadcast System. The majority of our services are available to everyone at no charge, and we broadcast a mix of local and national programming, educational programs, news and public affairs shows, documentaries, and arts and cultural programs. With NPR, PBS, and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming. Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content.
Maine Public welcomes and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or military service record, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values belonging and inclusion. Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department: apply@mainepublic.org, 1-800-884-1717.