If you’re a video-savvy person who is innovative and lives for creating  news content for streaming and digital platforms, we want to hear from you!

DC News Now has an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Streaming Host/Digital Producer.

The ideal host/digital producer is creative, thriving  in a collaborative environment. The person serving in the position will be a leader in the newsroom, developing quality content that follows the highest journalistic standards and provides a rich experience for our community.

We are looking for a storyteller who is plugged into the community and takes an audience-first approach to producing and sharing programs, videos, and other content across streaming, digital, social, and linear platforms. We operate as one content team in our newsroom, which means the host/digital producer will work closely with other content creators including broadcast producers, photojournalists, anchors, and reporters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Produce audience-first, engaging content through original programming for the DC News Now streaming apps

•    Support telling the stories of communities throughout  the D.C. area through videos, social media posts, live streams, and digital articles

•    Social listening: monitor social chatter and track trending stories via Chartbeat, Google Trends, and our social media platforms; report findings to newsroom

•    Urgently and aggressively report news on streaming and digital  platforms as it happens

•    Focus on accuracy and balance in stories and social content through copy editing and training of staff

•    Produce, shoot, and/or edit videos for DC News Now digital and streaming platforms

•    Drive website traffic through Search Engine Optimization and/or Generative Engine Optimization best practices, website management, app management, push notifications, and application of advanced social media skills

•    Work with all newsroom team members on content coverage, digital-broadcast coordination, and social listening

•    Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions

•    Assist reporters and anchors in the creation of native social content

•    Implement best practices on DC News Now digital, streaming, and social media platforms

•    Ensure newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the DC News Now brand across platforms

QUALIFICATIONS 

•    1-2 years experience in streaming and/or digital content production, including on-camera work, preferred

•    Excellent organization and time management capabilities

•    Strong written and verbal communication skills

•    Video editing experience

•    Familiarity with OBS and/or vMix a plus

•    High standard of professionalism and accuracy

•    Audience-focused, solution-oriented approach

•    Positive outlook and enjoyment working in a team environment
 

Compensation Range: $30 - $33 (hourly) based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.  

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