Capitol Digital Producer: Multiformat Journalist

Rocky-Mountain-Public-Media; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Capitol News Alliance seeks a Digital Producer to cover the Colorado State Capitol, working across web, radio, and social platforms. The role collaborates with editors and member stations to deliver timely Capitol coverage.

Based in Denver, you will write, shoot, and edit compelling stories, coordinate with editors, and adapt to a fast-paced environment during legislative sessions. A journalism background and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in journalism and deadline environments; strong news writing and editing.
• Experienced in video production, video editing and/or radio production.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Familiar with creating content for social media.
• A mix of demonstrated skills may substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CCNA story distribution with CCNA Managing Editor and RMCR Managing Editor.
• Pitch, produce and report rural stories related to Capitol news coverage.
• Produce and publish content for web and social media, and for radio as needed.
• Augment Capitol stories with vox pop and reporting from Western Slope communities.
• Edit digital stories for member stations when needed.
• Monitor breaking news and update digital stories as events develop.
• Maintain regular attendance at the State Capitol during legislative sessions.
• Collaborate with CCNA engagement producer on live events and reporting priorities.

Skills

News writing

Editing

Video production

Video editing

Social media content creation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or relevant field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

The Colorado Capitol News Alliance seeks a Digital Producer to cover the Colorado State Capitol, working across web, radio, and social platforms. The role collaborates with editors and member stations to deliver timely Capitol coverage.

Based in Denver, you will write, shoot, and edit compelling stories, coordinate with editors, and adapt to a fast-paced environment during legislative sessions. A journalism background and flexibility are essential.