Digital News Producer

## Digital News ProducerApplylocations: Worldwide Plaza New York, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R0000611***Attention Current Employees:*** To submit an application for posted positions, please close this window, log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet.***Instructions for Applicants:*** To be considered for one of our open positions, please complete our online employment application and submit all required attachments for each posting that is of interest. Once submitted, your application cannot be edited.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io or call toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io. This email and phone number have been created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.## Job DescriptionThe Digital News Producer is responsible for producing compelling, digital-first news content for an ongoing video series across web, social, streaming, and emerging platforms. Working closely with editorial leadership, hosts, reporters, editors, and production teams, this role manages the day-to-day production of episodes from story development through publication while ensuring content is timely, accurate, engaging, and aligned with the organization's editorial standards and public service mission.Specific responsibilities include:* Research, develop, and pitch timely story ideas aligned with the editorial strategy;* Collaborate with editors, reporters, and hosts to shape compelling digital-first news stories;* Conduct background research and fact verification to ensure journalistic accuracy;* Assist in writing episode outlines, scripts, interview questions, and supporting editorial materials;* Coordinate guest outreach and interview logistics when appropriate;* Coordinate production timelines across editorial, video production, graphics, and post-production teams;* Prepare production briefs, rundowns, shot lists, and production notes;* Lead on-location and on-line video shoots;* Create and manage partnerships with other news/civic affairs journalists and organizations;* Monitor deadlines and ensure projects remain on schedule;* Other relevant duties, as assigned.Qualified candidates will possess a commitment to the journalistic principles of truth, accuracy, fairness and impartiality as well as excellent writing, copy editing, and storytelling skills. **Additional qualifications include**:* Four or more years of experience producing digital news, documentary, or current affairs content.* A background in journalism, including experience with factchecking.* Experience producing content for YouTube, streaming, social media, or other digital platforms.* Experience producing hosts/on-air talent.* Excellent writing, copy editing, and storytelling skills.* Familiarity with digital production workflows, content management systems, and video production processes.This is a hybrid position. The WNET Group reserves the right to change and/or modify the hybrid schedule at its discretion.The WNET Group825 Eighth AvenueNew York, NY 10019-7435 is the policy of WNET not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran status or any classification protected by law.The WNET Group offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary ranges are based on benchmarked nonprofit and industry related data provided by an outside consulting firm and are commensurate with skills and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $68,000.00 - $80,000.00. Internal equity considerations will be reviewed before making a final offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr