<p>ABC4 is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Integrated Media Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a news junkie who will oversee the daily news gathering process and coordinate coverage of news across all ABC4 platforms- Television, online streaming and Digital. They coordinate with photojournalists, working alongside News Producers and ensuring that all multimedia content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy. This position requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a passion for breaking news</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Strives to be #1 on air and on digital 24 hours/day </li><li>Monitor websites, social media, police and fire scanners and other breaking news alerts </li><li>Track stories from all sources; government agencies, wire services, community groups etc. </li><li>Make beat calls to local PIOs (Public Information Officers), sources and agencies in addition to setting up and execute interviews for a story. </li><li>Maintain strong relationships with local contacts and agencies to gather news efficiently. </li><li>Plan and coordinate daily assignments including dispatching photojournalists, photographers, reporters, and other personnel </li><li>Churn new and fresh content daily </li><li>Evaluates website traffic trends to make daily and long-term content decisions. </li><li>Ability to write articles, Breaking News updates, design and work on enhancing ABC4's website and social media platforms </li><li>Maintain records/press releases and stories to update Daybook </li><li>Oversees and takes charge of all information gathering and providing details to the entire newsroom </li><li>Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories </li><li>Adapt to changing news priorities and pivot to the most crucial topics as needed. </li><li>Ensure all multimedia content adheres to the station's editorial guidelines and standards. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Requirements & Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. </li><li>Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, competitive, assertive and able to work under pressure. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards. </li><li>Strong news judgement. </li><li>Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. </li><li>Familiarity with contact information for various agencies to obtain information quickly </li><li>Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources </li><li>Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital news distribution </li><li>Ability to be fast and first at breaking news across ABC4's platforms, Television and Digital. Must also be willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment's notice </li><li>Able to deliver multiple stories for the web and online streaming platform each day on a wide range of topics </li><li>Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources </li><li>Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry. </li><li>Knowledge of AP style would be a plus </li><li>Assertive and capable of making decisions under pressure and in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator </li><li>Self-motivated and competitive </li><li>Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the website and across social media platforms and willing to pivot to the most crucial topics at a moment's notice </li><li>Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands & Work Environment:</p> <p>Conduct face to face and phone interviews and conversations. Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. Use a shared computer to write Articles and produce social media content. Sit for long periods, stand, reach, use repetitive movements</p> <p>#LI-Onsite</p>