Record-Journal

Location: MeridenCT 06037 Document ID: AC095-4UR3 Posted on: 2018-03-1603/16/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2018-04-15
 

Digital Content Producer - Sports

Digital Content Producer - Sports


The Record-Journal is looking to hire a full-time (40 hours/week), benefits eligible Digital Content Producer to focus on sports reporting.

Job description:

Generate engaging, digital content for RJ Media Group websites. Candidates must have a journalism background and a passion for covering local/high school sports. Position involves writing for the web as well as taking photos and shooting/editing video on deadline. The ideal candidate is an expert at driving digital traffic and promoting user engagement through social media.

 

Duties:

  • Post several digital content items to the web and social media per day.
  • Write for the web, employ alternate story forms as applicable.
  • Shoot and edit video, including game highlights and web video shows.
  • Shoot photos. Regularly compile galleries of staff and wire art.
  • Manage personal social media accounts and house accounts as needed.
  • Community engagement/audience-building through Facebook and other social media.
  • Keep current on developments relevant to beat/industry.

 

Qualifications:

  • A degree in journalism or related field, preferably with instruction in digital content production.
  • 1-3 years experience minimum creating digital content for a news organization.
  • Excellent knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Video editing/photography experience.
  • Excellent reporting/writing skills, ability to report accurately and quickly.
  • Experience using content management system for digital publishing.
  • Flexible schedule, ability to work nights, weekends as needed.
  • A driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Knowledge of high school sports.
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Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Richie Rathsack (rrathsack@record-journal.com), Digital Content Manager, by Friday, March 30.