Multiplatform News Producer

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

Digital Content Creation & Publishing

• Write, edit, publish, and update content across WNYT's website, app, streaming, and social platforms.
• Produce and optimize digital content using video, photos, graphics, and other multimedia assets.
• Apply AP style, SEO best practices, and platform-specific storytelling techniques.
• Adapt broadcast content for digital audiences and identify opportunities to expand coverage online.

Social Media & Audience Engagement

• Create and publish social content that promotes coverage and engages audiences.
• Use social platforms to distribute breaking news, weather updates, and community information.
• Monitor audience trends and analytics to strengthen content performance and reach.

Newsroom Collaboration & Editorial Support

• Work closely with reporters, anchors, photographers, assignment editors, managers, and production staff to develop and execute coverage plans.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute story ideas, and support enterprise and digital-first coverage.
• Monitor news sources, conduct research, gather background information, and assist with story development and follow-up coverage.

Television News Producing

• Produce assigned newscasts, including building rundowns, selecting stories, managing timing, and making editorial decisions under deadline.
• Write and edit broadcast content, including anchor copy, teases, breaking news updates, and other newscast elements.
• Coordinate video, graphics, live shots, and newsroom teams to ensure accurate and compelling coverage.
• Review content for accuracy, clarity, fairness, and adherence to station standards.
• Support special projects, extended coverage, and other newscasts as assigned.

Technical & Platform Management

• Use newsroom, production, and content management systems to create and publish content across platforms.
• Utilize analytics and digital tools to support editorial decision-making and audience growth.
• Maintain organized newsroom materials and perform other duties as assigned.