The Digital Content Manager is primarily responsible for developing and executing digital strategies for KITV4 Island News and all its digital platforms, including web, mobile, social media and other content distribution platforms.
The position will oversee and help develop the newsroom’s social media strategy, with a focus on growing audience, increasing engagement and ensuring content is tailored to each platform. This includes leading the implementation and growth of vertical video and other social-first content, and working with reporters, producers and other newsroom staff to identify and execute content specifically designed for social media.
This position curates the home pages and app, assists reporters and anchors in the creation of native social content, and aggressively covers breaking news for digital and social platforms through breaking news push alerts, livestreams, social posts and web articles, while coordinating with the Assignment Desk on coverage of news events across digital platforms.
The DCM will teach and coach the news team on how to effectively post, promote and produce stories across digital and social platforms in a way that is consistent with the newsroom’s goals, objectives and strategy.
The Digital Content Manager will work directly for the News Director and closely with other station management on digital initiatives, audience growth and special projects.
Experience:
- At least two years of experience producing and innovating digital content and developing digital strategies for a news organization.
- Experience developing and executing social media strategy, including vertical video and social-first content.
Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media or other related field.
- Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content, along with community engagement.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, audience trends and best practices for growing engagement.
- Knowledge of AP style and a commitment to the highest journalistic standards.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines in a rapidly changing news environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Contact:
KITV News Director
jobs@kitv.com