Digital Content Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Digital Content Producer (Weekend Part Time)

Looking to launch your journalism career? Detroit’s only all-news radio station, WWJ Newsradio is seeking talented digital journalists with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills as we work to grow our audience across all platforms — from the mobile web to social media to smart speakers.

This is an opportunity to join an award-winning news operation that has built a large, loyal listening audience over more than 100 years, and continues to extend its reach by creating and distributing an array of digital content.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Develop story ideas, research and write news articles
• Respond to breaking news and actively monitor sources of breaking news (Social media, AP, internal communications, broadcast etc.)
• Collaborate with broadcast staff to advance and tailor stories and for digital
• Publish articles, audio stories, podcasts and short videos on all digital platforms
• Write and edit headlines and text to position content for maximum engagement on the website, apps, and social media
• Ensure all articles comply with AP style and are SEO-friendly
• Ensure stories have appropriate elements (photo, audio, video)
• Post to social media accounts, compose push notifications and newsletters

Qualifications

More About You:

Required:

• Outstanding news judgment, and strong reporting, writing and editing skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure, both independently and in a team environment
• Experience with content management/online publishing systems preferred
• Command of best practices on all social media platforms
• Knowledge of the political and cultural landscapes of the Metro Detroit area
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Availability on weekends and holidays is required

Preferred:

• Passion for local news and digital media
• Ability to evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while under deadline pressure
• Strong organizational skills and solid work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to experiment and innovate
• Candidates should submit writing samples and will be asked to take a writing test.

Important Notes:

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