Digital Producer

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh is seeking a well-rounded, full-time Digital Content Producer to create content for our website, mobile products and social media platforms. You must be an exceptional storyteller who can edit and publish under tight deadlines across breaking news and weather coverage.

You will report to the Digital Content Manager and collaborate with reporters, editors and producers to maximize coverage and cross-promote content across all platforms.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a professional television newsroom or web-publishing environment.
• Excellent AP writing skills
• Video editing experience
• Experience with social media best practices
• Proficiency in Photoshop
• In-person attendance required
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights and weekends), holidays on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle

Responsibilities

• Write/edit and publish breaking news and weather, daily news, sports and feature stories for our station website, and other social media platforms
• Write compelling headlines; especially for mobile and social media and carefully create mobile push notifications for breaking news/severe weather
• Work with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted accurately and fast
• Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross promotion of content across all platforms
• Develop multimedia special projects
• Manage LIVE streams of newscasts and breaking news
• Contribute ideas to help grow our station's digital platforms

Skills

Storytelling

AP writing

Video editing

Social media

Deadline-driven

Newsroom experience

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a well-rounded full-time Digital Content Producer who will create content for its website, mobile products and social media platforms. You must be an excellent storyteller who can edit and create content facing intense competition under constant deadline pressure. Breaking news and weather are huge in our area, and our digital producer must know how to maximize it all, while accomplishing their daily responsibilities. You will report to the Digital Content Manager.

Responsibilities

• Write/edit and publish breaking news and weather, daily news, sports and feature stories for our station website, and other social media platforms
• Write compelling headlines; especially for mobile and social media and carefully create mobile push notifications for breaking news/severe weather
• Work with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted accurately and fast
• Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross promotion of content across all platforms
• Develop multimedia special projects
• Manage LIVE streams of newscasts and breaking news
• Contribute ideas to help grow our station's digital platforms

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a professional television newsroom or web-publishing environment
• Compelling news and editorial judgment
• Excellent AP writing skills
• Video editing experience
• Experience with social media best practices
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights and weekends), holidays on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle
• Work well in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Proficiency in Photoshop
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.