Associate Digital Producer

WHYY; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WHYY in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for an Associate Producer, Digital. The role develops and distributes digital content across WHYY.org and related platforms, working closely with the production and digital news teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, strong writing and editing skills, and familiarity with Wordpress, HTML/CSS, media tools, and Google Analytics. This full-time, hybrid position offers opportunities to shape online storytelling and audience

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and updating WHYY.org homepage and other front doors.
• Monitoring and updating 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.

Skills

Editing & proofreading

Digital content creation

SEO knowledge

CMS experience

Analytics familiarity

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Wordpress

HTML/CSS basics

Media editing tools

Google Analytics

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Hybrid - HQ - Philadelphia, PA 19106, Position Type: Full Time, About WHYY

WHYY 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 Role

The 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.Qualifications: 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 CRITERIA

Experience: 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\u00A0Google Analytics and other analytics tools.

This position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.