Digital Producer
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WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, is looking for a well-rounded Digital Desk Editor who will be responsible for manning the weekend and weeknight assignment desk, coordinating coverage and monitoring breaking news. This person may also create/contribute content for our digital platforms, but the primary role is running the assignment desk. The successful candidate will be an excellent journalist and multi-tasker who can communicate and monitor news effectively, as well as handle the deadline pressure of a newsroom. This person will be expected to aggressively cover breaking news, as well as contribute to planning and help manage weekend news coverage. This person is responsible for answering phones, monitoring social media and other sources for news and events, evaluating press releases and news tips emails to create a log of potential coverage ideas and stories. This person will communicate with crews in the field, dispatching them to cover breaking news and other stories, and evaluating safety concerns in connection with those assignments. You will also help coordinate and communicate all coverage issues with the appropriate co-workers depending on your shift. The main responsibility of this position is to monitor and gather news for the next newscast and provide excellent communication to all involved team members. This position reports to the News Director.ResponsibilitiesManage assignment desk, work with crews, answer phones, monitor police scanners Monitor all local agencies and news alerts via social mediaGather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. Take initiative and decide which of the above will yield compelling content for newscastsAssist news management with content gathering and planningAssist producers, digital editors, and reporters with story gatheringKeep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with themWrite/edit and publish breaking news, and important stories to all digital platforms, send push alerts when necessaryIn-person attendance is required Monitor all local agencies and news alerts via social mediaRequirementsMust have experience watching local news, and understand how local journalists and news coverage impacts a communityFamiliar with local newsgathering technology and terminology Experience in a newsroom setting is preferredExperience with digital platforms, especially social media. You will monitor multiple social media accounts to gather content and communicate with newsmakersEither have a working knowledge of FTP or will learn how to FTP video to other stationsFamiliar with local newsgathering technology and terminologyMust be highly organizedMust have excellent communication skillsMust be able to handle multiple tasks at once, and be a problem-solver Must be able to answer phones and handle in a polite mannerMust have the ability to gather information from multiple sources simultaneously and quickly distribute Must have a sense of urgency and be able to thrive in a high-pressure breaking news and weather environment - but also, be able to remain calm and level-headed during breaking news situationsWilling to work a variety of shifts including weekends and nightsRelated military experience will be consideredDiversity StatementAt Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.BenefitsHearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needsAbout UsHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.