Capitol Digital Producer: Multiformat News & Video

Rocky Mountain Public Media; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Capitol News Alliance seeks a Digital Producer to cover the state Capitol. The role blends writing, video, radio production, and web publication, reporting to the CCNA Managing Editor on legislative coverage.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in journalism and 3–5 years in deadline environments, with strong Adobe CC skills, social media savvy, and the ability to work independently or with a team across travel within the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in journalism and deadline environments; excellent news writing and editing.
• Experienced in video production/editing and/or radio production; proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.

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 community interactions, and to set reporting priorities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or relevant field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Colorado Capitol News Alliance seeks a Digital Producer to cover the state Capitol. The role blends writing, video, radio production, and web publication, reporting to the CCNA Managing Editor on legislative coverage.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in journalism and 3–5 years in deadline environments, with strong Adobe CC skills, social media savvy, and the ability to work independently or with a team across travel within the state.