NBC4 / WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a digital producer and assignment editor. The candidate will work to maintain and promote NBC4i.com, one of central Ohio’s most visited sites for local news, writing up breaking and spot news stories and assembling video for multiple platforms. And the person will be part of the assignment desk, gathering information from sources and ensuring the smooth weekend operation of the newsroom. This role will entail shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Position responsibilities

Report news quickly and accuratelyTrack stories from sources including government agencies, wire services and community groupsAssemble video clips to promote digital content on our platforms and on social mediaUnderstand types of stories that drive traffic on the web, and can deliver themExcellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagementPromote and distribute news content on social mediaDispatch photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories, coordinating logistics Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management

 

Skill/ Experience Requirements 

Experience creating digital news content Knowledge of AP styleAdheres to journalistic ethics and standardsVideo editing and knowledge of how video best works on various social media platformsEnjoys working in teams and is a strong communicatorThrives under pressure, able to meet deadlines and can handle multiple tasks simultaneouslySelf-motivated and competitiveAbility to be fast and accurate at breaking news on the web Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possibleFlexibility to work any shiftOther duties as assigned

 

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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