Digital Director, KMGH

**Digital Director, KMGH Denver-7****WHAT YOU'LL DO:*** Execute local digital content in alignment with station content strategy to achieve business goals.* Partner with local sales management to achieve revenue targets - Capitalize on alternate revenue streams, including passive revenue.* Responsible for the overall management and functionality of the station website, and all other assigned digital platforms, such as mobile, tablet and social and third-party/syndicated.* Collaborate with corporate content team on implementation, support and training for current and new products and platforms.* Work with the local News Director to create and manage internal systems and processes to keep all digital platforms current, and competitive with local news and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.* Optimize pages and sections of the website for search (SEO).* Track monthly analytics, including standard web, advertiser, video, mobile and social.* Work closely with all departments (including News, Advertising, Marketing, Sales) in a collaborative manner to support their digital needs.* Conceptualize and create new content areas on the website and manage others engaged in similar assignments.* Work with site partners and advertisers to create and maintain web content, including the incorporation, insertion and maintenance of native content or advertiser creative and video commercials into the sites or apps.* May perform some design of advertiser creative.* Troubleshoot any and all problems with the website.**WHAT YOU'LL NEED:*** College degree in related field or equivalent experience required* A minimum of 3 years of comprehensive digital media experience required* A minimum of 5 years of experience in digital media, journalism, broadcast, media sales or a closely related field preferred* 2 years of supervisory experience preferred**WHAT YOU'LL BRING:*** Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced newsroom environment* Ability to meet deadlines* Proven ability to work collaboratively with editorial, sales and marketing leaders* Strong sense of initiative and focus on continuous learning* Strong understanding of analytics for digital audience, engagement and revenue* Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization* Demonstrated entrepreneurial abilities, with start-up business/project skills strongly preferred* Demonstrated change management skills* Persuasive, encouraging and motivating* Working knowledge of online content management systems (CMSs) and HTML* Working knowledge of additional web design/development applications such as JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, and FTP is strongly preferred* Knowledge of social media and SEO concepts, and a rich understanding of all things digital including video, mobile and tablet applications strongly preferred* Demonstrated success in growing social media audiences and communities (including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) is strongly preferred**WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:**Denver, Colorado offers an unbeatable combination of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure. Known as the Mile High City, Denver boasts 300 days of sunshine annually and serves as the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Within an hour's drive, you can access world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. The city itself features a thriving craft brewery scene (with more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city), diverse culinary experiences, and vibrant neighborhoods like LoDo, RiNo, and the Highlands. Denver's professional sports scene includes the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies, while the Denver Center for the Performing Arts hosts Broadway shows and local productions. With a booming tech sector, a strong job market, and a culture that values work-life balance and outdoor recreation, Denver consistently ranks among the best places to live in America.#LI-SM2 #LI-Onsite**COMPENSATION RANGE:**Annual Salary: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.**WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):*** A career path to grow your professional experiences* Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits* Retirement savings plan with company match* Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.# # **If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.****SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:**At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.**ABOUT SCRIPPS:** (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr