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Company Description:

Digital Content Editor

Position Summary:
 
The WJCT digital content editor oversees, drives, curates and edits content for digital platforms including WJCTNews.org, the WJCT mobile app and social media. It's a creative position that, for the right person, will involve original journalism, collaborative work, video and other multi-media production.
 
Essential duties:

• Independently enterprise stories from idea to final product 
• Help newsroom staff think in terms of creative multimedia presentation/ Assign multimedia elements to reporters 
• Edit web copy using AP style
• Edit photos, graphics and video
• Keep track of breaking news and post updates online
• Plan and produce live coverage, including on election nights
• Use social media to promote stories, give breaking news updates, and interact with the WJCT audience
• Monitor metrics to measure and interpret user behavior, shift strategy in response
• Represent WJCT at public events and appear on air during pledge drives as needed
• Other duties as required. 

 
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• At least two (2) years’ experience in journalism
• Ability and willingness to mentor staff in innovative and creative digital practices on a daily basis
• Strong editorial judgment
• Understanding of journalistic ethics
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and software, including web publishing and social media
• Some knowledge of HTML
• Skill in copy-editing
• Skill in online writing
• Knowledge of graphic design 
• Ability to shoot and edit photos and video
• Ability to lead projects from concept to completion 
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow

 
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of AP style
• Knowledge and understanding of regional news and culture
• Knowledge of best practices for search engine optimization (SEO)
• Digital audio editing skills
• Data visualization skills
• Passionate advocacy for the digital transformation of public media
• Understanding of the potential for growth in public radio’s digital audience
• Ability to inspire others to innovate