Digital Executive Producer (News) - WFTV Job at Cox Media Group, Orlando, FL

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  • Cox Media Group
  • Orlando, FL

Job Description

Location: FL-Orlando-South

Job Title: Digital Executive Producer (News) - WFTV

 

Position Overview

The Digital Executive Producer at WFTV in Orlando, Florida will manage our digital news content and coverage and oversee our digital operation across all digital channels and platforms. The EP will be responsible for day-to-day decision-making, and will be an expert at story selection, headline writing, social media, SEO, AP Style writing and editing, and breaking news for a digital audience. You should be fluent in at least one CMS and have experience with audience signaling tools. 

 

The ideal candidate has strong people skills and can manage others to drive best-in-class digital news coverage. We aspire to lead in our market and own every story, and you should, too!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • This is a writing job. You must excel at breaking news and AP style writing and editing for a digital audience. 
  • Work closely with other key newsroom managers to ensure a multiplatform approach with all our content.
  • Executes live-streaming strategy to encourage viewership on mobile and on other digital platforms. 
  • Consistently survey our websites, apps, and social platforms to make sure the freshest content including updated headlines and video are included.
  • Create digital coverage plans for big news events. Consider how content is organized/displayed, design interactive elements, order graphics, etc. to enhance coverage.
  • Ensure all distribution points (push alerts, social media, newsletters, etc.) have correct posting frequency and topic selection.
  • Work with talent and/or marketing to develop unique video and social content.
  • Work closely with corporate Content teams to leverage engagement tactics such as SEO best practices, interactive content, social media best practices, etc.
  • Understand and leverage key analytics to evaluate and drive performance.
  • When necessary, train other newsroom staff on digital platforms and best practices.
  • Collaborate with other departments including marketing and sales to optimize digital opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of newsroom experience required  
  • Must be a quick leading innovator who can lead a team in a changing media environment  
  • Must understand and be able to execute on evolving digital platforms  
  • Must be a good teacher and leader  
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects
  • Must be able to understand research and execute on the findings
  • Ability to work well with others and deal with employee issues appropriately

 

Physical Demands:

  • A combination of physical work (standing, walking, lifting and carrying items such as laptop computers, pulling file drawers)
  • Document review and computer use, including ability to manipulate fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse
  • Expected to work under deadline constraints and meet precise deadlines (including self-imposed deadlines)
  • Routine interruptions and unforeseen assignments are to be expected
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.A. Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other field of study preferred  
  • Large market experience preferred  

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit 

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