Digital News Reporter and site producer

Digital news reporter and site producer
NBC4 / WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a digital news reporter and site producer. The candidate should be a skilled reporter who can cover Ohio State University and education in Ohio, both higher ed and K-12. The candidate will also work regular shifts each week on breaking news, community news and updating NBC4i.com, one of the most visited sites for local news in the market.

Position Responsibilities

Report news quickly and accurately
Pitch and turn engaging news stories off selected beats, making excellent use sources and knowledge in telling compelling original stories that stand out from the competition
Understand how to use metrics tools in guiding story decision-making
Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience
Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation
Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement
Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management
Promote and distribute news content on social media

Skill/ Experience Requirements

2 years of experience creating digital news content
Knowledge of AP style
Adheres to journalistic ethics and standards
Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change
Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines
Self-motivated and competitive
Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web
Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics
Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible.
Understand social media's importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
Schedule flexibility (ability to work weekends, evenings, early mornings and holidays)
Regularly meets measurements of success
Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree