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04/26/2019

Executive Producer

WCNC-TV

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
Executive Producer - Digital - 7126
Primary Industry:
Broadcasting - Radio - TV
Manage Others:
No
Details:

Do you thrive on digging for stories, breaking news and connecting with the community? WCNC, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Charlotte, is looking for a dynamic, motivated Executive Producer- Digital to join our team. The ideal candidate has great people skills, knowledge of North Carolina and expert knowledge of digital and social media. This person is a leader with a strong voice in the editorial meetings and in the newsroom championing accuracy, quality and audience experience on all digital platforms, especially our website. The Executive Producer - Digital reports to the Director of Digital Content.

The Executive Producer - Digital will:

  • Collaborate on content plans for daily news creation
  • Develop ongoing content projects
  • Create and help execute content flow plans
  • Oversee on platform story selection, posting, and overall quality
  • Manage team of digital writers
  • Champion original, digital-first content production.
  • Work with the digital producers, digital writers, show producers, content producers, multi-skilled journalists, photojournalists, reporters and hosts to create a multi-platform storytelling experience.
  • Assign daily stories and updates to digital team members.
  • Train editorial team in best digital and social practices to create engaging content that is specific to platforms.
  • Assist with story planning and logistics to produce digital first, engaging storytelling through videos, articles, photo galleries, social media, push alerts, live streams and interactive elements.
  • Aggressively cover breaking news for digital/social platforms through breaking news alerts, live streams, social posts and web articles.
  • Report news as it happens online and generate web traffic through application of advanced social media showcasing skills.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/26/2019
Closing Date:
5/26/2019
City:
Charlotte
State:
North Carolina
URL:
http://www.wcnc.com
Experience:
5 Year(s)
Requirements:

Job Requirements: 

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
  • 5+ years of professional experience with increased levels of responsibility
  • Experience in writing, editing, SEO and content management systems
  • Excellent copyediting skills
  • Understanding the tenets of professional journalism 
  • Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit
  • Knowledge of digital data sources and experience in making data driven strategic or tactical decisions
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
  • Passion and vision for emerging media

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About TEGNA:

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), formerly Gannett Co., Inc., is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and digital businesses that provide content that matters and brands that deliver. Our purpose is to serve the greater good of our communities - through empowering stories, impactful investigations and innovative marketing services.  

As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA is a best-in-class operator with 49 television stations (including those serviced by TEGNA) and two radio stations in 41 markets from coast to coast. We are the largest owner of Big Four affiliates in the top 25 markets and reach one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and 35 million across our digital platforms. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA's stations have over 25 million social followers.  TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards. 

 TEGNA also provides local and national partners custom, targeted and innovative campaigns through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service.  In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities.  For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.  

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

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