Integrated Media Producer

About this role

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 #LI-Onsite

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