Associate Digital Producer

Whyy Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WHYY is seeking an Associate Producer, Digital to execute digital strategy across multimedia content. You will collaborate with the digital news and production teams to curate and distribute video, audio, text and images.

The role focuses on updating WHYY.org, podcasts, and related platforms, with responsibilities spanning CMS work, metadata, and platform management. A college degree or equivalent experience is required and at least 1 year in content management is expected.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year+ experience in digital/content roles.
• Ability to write, edit and proofread quality content.
• Familiar with Wordpress; basic HTML/CSS; media editing tools.
• Experience with SEO and accessibility best practices.
• Familiar with Google Analytics and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update WHYY.org homepage and front doors.
• Monitor and update WHYY.org media files and metadata.
• Update program and podcast content.
• Update ancillary WHYY digital properties like watch.whyy.org.
• Manage select third-party platforms, such as YouTube.
• Content curation and updates on WHYY apps.

Skills

Wordpress

HTML/CSS

SEO basics

Google Analytics

Education

College degree in related field

Tools

Wordpress

HTML/CSS

Media editing tools

Google Analytics

Job description

About WHYYWHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.About the RoleThe Associate Producer, Digital executes digital strategy through the creation, curation, and distribution of digital content. This includes, but is not limited to video and audio content, text, images and multimedia as outlined in plans developed by the digital department. The position partners closely with the content production and digital news teams.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Monitoring and updating of WHYY.org homepage and other “front doors.”• Monitoring and updating of WHYY.org media (audio/video) files and metadata.• Updating of various program and podcast related episode content.• Updating of ancillary WHYY digital properties - like watch.whyy.org.• Management of select third-party platforms, like YouTube.• Content curation / updating on WHYY apps.Education: College degree in related field or equivalent work experience.Experience: 1 year+Technical Skills: Ability to write, edit and proof-read quality written content. Skilled with computers, takes advantage of new technology, and learns new tools.PREFERRED CRITERIAExperience: At least one to two years’ experience working with a content management system.Software/Technical Skills: Experienced with Wordpress. Basic familiarity with HTML / CSS. Basic familiarity with media editing tools to manipulate images and other media files. Experience with SEO techniques including the ability to lightly edit content to align with SEO best practices. Knowledge of accessibility best practices. Experience with Google Analytics and other analytics tools.*A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for the role.*This position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.