Job Description

ABC4 is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Integrated Media Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a news junkie who will oversee the daily news gathering process a nd coordinate coverage of news across all ABC4 platforms- Television, online streaming and Digital. They coordinate with photojournalists, working alongside News Producers and ensuring that all multimedia content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy. This position requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a passion for breaking news

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strives to be #1 on air and on digital 24 hours/day
• Monitor websites, social media, police and fire scanners and other breaking news alerts
• Track stories from all sources; government agencies, wire services, community groups etc.
• Make beat calls to local PIOs (Public Information Officers), sources and agencies in addition to setting up and execute interviews for a story.
• Maintain strong relationships with local contacts and agencies to gather news efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate daily assignments including dispatching photojournalists, photographers, reporters, and other personnel
• Churn new and fresh content daily
• Evaluates website traffic trends to make daily and long-term content decisions.
• Ability to write articles, Breaking News updates, design and work on enhancing ABC4’s website and social media platforms
• Maintain records/press releases and stories to update Daybook
• Oversees and takes charge of all information gathering and providing details to the entire newsroom
• Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories
• Adapt to changing news priorities and pivot to the most crucial topics as needed.
• Ensure all multimedia content adheres to the station's editorial guidelines and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, competitive, assertive and able to work under pressure.
• Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.
• Strong news judgement.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with contact information for various agencies to obtain information quickly
• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital news distribution
• Ability to be fast and first at breaking news across ABC4’s platforms, Television and Digital. Must also be willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s notice
• Able to deliver multiple stories for the web and online streaming platform each day on a wide range of topics
• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
• Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry.
• Knowledge of AP style would be a plus
• Assertive and capable of making decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
• Self-motivated and competitive
• Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the website and across social media platforms and willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment’s notice
• Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Conduct face to face and phone interviews and conversations. Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. Use a shared computer to write Articles and produce social media content. Sit for long periods, stand, reach, use repetitive movements

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