Digital Executive Producer

WTIC/WCCT FOX61, in Hartford, CT, is searching for an experienced and motivated Digital Executive Producer to help lead the day-to-day production of news content across our digital, mobile, app, OTT and social media platforms.

We're looking for a passionate journalist and writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a keen eye for accuracy and is ready to lead a talented team of digital journalists. The ideal candidate is a journalist at heart and a creative problem-solver with an eye for detail and an insatiable hunger for great content. It’s also equally important to have the qualities of a people-leader who loves to help with teaching and coaching journalists.

This position will help guide editorial decision-making across all platforms, manage strategy and partner with journalists across the newsroom to produce the best possible product. As a newsroom leader, the Digital Executive Producer will have a voice in editorial and leadership meetings alike.

Responsibilities: 

•   Work with the digital team and overall newsroom to coordinate daily digital news efforts and oversee story selecting, reporting, writing, editing, distributing and live-streaming


•   Guide the editorial process for the digital team through prioritizing tasks, making story assignments, copy editing and training staff


•   Collaborate across workgroups to shape daily content, craft original digital content and work special projects focused on rich, interactive digital experiences


•   Help lead newsroom editorial meetings to make decisions based on social listening, digital data and live metrics


•   Aggressively cover breaking news for digital/social platforms through articles, videos, breaking news alerts, live-streams and social media posts


•   Be an excellent multitasker and comfortable in a fast-paced newsroom environment


•   Champion original, digital-first content production for station platforms


•   Guide team members on where and how to find story ideas and information, including how to use metrics and social listening to be audience-focused with coverage


•   Train digital team and extended news department on best digital practices – including SEO and headline writing – to create engaging content that is specific to platforms

Requirements: 

•        BA/BS in related field - journalism, communications, broadcast, digital media and/or or equivalent combination of education and experience


•   Minimum 4 years writing breaking news articles for digital in a newsroom


•   Skilled copy editor


•   Understanding of copyright law, music rights and basic journalism legal principals


•   Well versed in online metrics such as Google Analytics, CrowdTangle, Facebook Insights, YouTube Analytics, etc.


•   Working knowledge of Content Management Systems, Basic HTML, AP style and live-stream technology


•   Strong understanding of all social media platforms and how they contribute to overall success


•   Keen interest in emerging digital trends and evolving consumption habits


•        Familiarity with the Hartford area a plus