Digital media producer job description

CBS 42 is on the search for a Rockstar Digital Social Media Producer. This position works to promote our website, social pages, and exclusive content through social media. This position is also in charge of producing teasable, clickable content for the website and all digital products. The ideal candidate would be a news junkie who loves to keep up with the fast-paced world of everything social media.

+ Create content to drive engagement on station social platforms and convert social media users into website users .
+ Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.

+ Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television.

+ Graphics - manage website look and graphics to innovate creative uses of images for use on social media.

+ Work closely with Digital EP and digital team to fulfill daily assignments and upcoming projects, including special reports, digital/social media shows, and station initiatives.

+ Coordinate with marketing department and Digital EP to promote big news stories and branded content, as well as other promotional messages, across website, apps and all social media/digital platforms.

+ Track and analyze effectiveness of marketing messages on social and digital platforms using CrowdTangle, Google Analytics, FB Business and more and share findings with Digital Team and Marketing Department .

+ Writes, shoots, and edits original content and videos for promotion on social and web pages.

+ Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

+ Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers.

Requirements & Skills:

+ Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred

+ 2-3 years' experience in a social media role.

+ Experience in shooting and writing preferred.

+ Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Google Analytics, Facebook business suite and Basic HTML preferred

+ Proficient in premiere pro, non-linear editing systems.

+ CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus

+ Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments

+ Responds positively to feedback

iHeartMedia

Job Summary:
The Social Media & Digital Producer will be responsible for producing 5-8 short form digital shoots with top level talent a week in the iHM production studio, on location, and virtually. This includes overseeing the pre-production, curating creative concepts parallel with social editorial teams to pitch to artist relations team. Overseeing logistical production, assigning tasks to Production Coordinator and ensuring the crew, host, and talent is fully prepped on creative to affectively see an original idea executed on set. Overseeing post-production, including some post supervisor responsibilities of media managing and acquiring the proper graphics, external photos, external video to be used as assets to be given to video editors. Work with the Snapchat Producer to streamline and coordinate all edit assignments for video editors including final approvals on YouTube video edits. In addition, social media copywriting skills required, including headlines, captions, and photo gallery copy. Understanding content consumption on all/most social platforms is necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Write Social Media Copy
• Produce shoots on set and virtually
• Oversee Post Production, editing, timelines
• Support Snapchat Discover/iHM YouTube team
• Work on content, creative ideas
• Support branded content team
• Work directly with Sr. Producer
• Work with Executive Producer on logistical production for Original Content and branded content shoots at tentpole and summit events, or as necessary.
• Program and manage the iHR National YouTube account, and assist with managing the overall iHM YouTube MCN and Snachpat channels.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and assignments, and have extremely good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Maintain a good attitude and always be a team player, and able to give direction to team of Video Shooter/Editors and Production Coordinator.
• Must be willing to travel. Must be able to occasionally work late nights overseeing YouTube Live Streams of Theater Shows.
• Adobe Premiere basic editing skills, Photoshop basic photo editing skills, and basic knowledge of graphics is a plus.
• Strong knowledge in multi-cam live streaming and understanding of the YouTube CMS for creating, scheduling, and producing a plus.
• Knowledge and abilities to use Tricaster as a Technical Director a plus, even if beginner level.
• Content/editing experience preferred
• 2+ years' industry experience
• College degree preferred

Location
New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019

Position Type
Regular

Benefits:

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Some positions in certain divisions of the iHeartMedia family of companies are subject to mandatory vaccination requirements as a condition of employment. Candidates who have been offered employment for these positions at iHeartMedia, subject to applicable law, will be required to demonstrate they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation from the vaccination requirement by their start date (which may be extended for such purposes). If the aforementioned requirements are not met, candidates who have accepted offers for such positions will have their offers rescinded and/or employment terminated in accordance with applicable law.

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