Summary
ABC 7 Chicago's #1 news Chicago is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and tech-savvy candidate to join the Digital Team as a part-time Digital Producer.
Category
Digital Media
Producers
Social Media
Video Editor
Location
Greater Chicago Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 09, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
ABC 7 Chicago's #1 news Chicago is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and tech-savvy candidate to join the Digital Team as a part-time Digital Producer. ABC 7 Chicago covers the local and national news stories of the day and how those stories impact local communities.
Responsibilities:
- Timely posting of local and national news on all digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media
- Work with news managers, assignment editors and talent to coordinate on-air and online news coverage
- Execute special projects for various station departments, including sales, marketing and community affairs
- Execute synergy requests from the station group and the Disney company
- Curate digital content for all of ABC 7 Chicago's digital platforms, including but not limited to website, news app, streaming app and social media
- React and respond to breaking news quickly and accurately
- Identify compelling stories that will resonate with our diverse audiences
- Monitor analytics in real time to assess the effectiveness of content presentation and adjust as necessary
- Develop strong working relationship with other departments while displaying empathy and inclusion
- Use SEO (search engine optimization) to increase unique visitors and video starts
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Available to work flexible hours, including overnights and weekends
- Strong editorial skills and good news judgement
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a high pressure news environment
- Strong independent worker, as well as a team player
- Proficient in AP Style
- Solid knowledge of basic HTML
- Ability to shoot and edit video using Adobe Premiere a plus
Job Type
Part Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight