Job Details
National Digital Writer
Summary
The network digital team is seeking an entry level Digital Writer to create engaging content and manage social media channels for our national television networks that engages fans of all ages across media verticals – entertainment, nostalgia, history, pop-culture, travel, current events, lifestyle and science fiction.
Category
Digital Media
Editor
Social Media
Writers
Location
Greater Chicago Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 19, 2023
Start Date
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End Date
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Job Description
The network digital team is seeking an entry level Digital Writer to create engaging content and manage social media channels for our national television networks that engages fans of all ages across media verticals – entertainment, nostalgia, history, pop-culture, travel, current events, lifestyle and science fiction. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating articles, photos and video assets, and creating a community of fans with short, social and digestible posts.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Create multiple daily articles and quizzes.
- Create content for multiple Weigel brands.
- Edit and review the work of others
- Transform original content to web exclusives, newsletters, and articles.
- Monitor analytics, comments, and other feedback and use that information to tailor your content
- Collaborate with media executives across marketing, programming and sales.
- Serve as an ambassador of our brands to engage talent, fan groups and organizations.
- Reach millions of fans that are visiting our digital properties.
- Research pop culture and nostalgic content in order to create clickable, engaging content.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must provide portfolio or writing samples with application
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent experience.
- Proficient in AP Style
- A demonstrated passion for pop-culture and emerging social media platforms.
- Successful editing and writing experience in digital publishing.
- Basic image editing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and interpreting analytics
- A finger on the pulse of social media trends
- Responsiveness to our fans in improving the viewer and user experience across platforms
- Aptitude and curiosity: someone who wants to learn more, has demonstrated skill growth, and is relentlessly self-improving.
- A team player who makes others successful.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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