Digital Content Lead

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Brief:

• We are hiring a Digital Content Lead at WJBK in Detroit.
• The position is based in the FOX 2 newsroom, coordinating our online and social efforts.
• Experienced digital leaders with a track record of innovation are encouraged to apply.

Big picture view:

Reporting to the VP/News Director, the Digital Content Lead will lead a team of local Digital Content Creators who are focused on creating and distributing stories that truly matter to digital and social users, coordinating with streaming and broadcast leadership in the process.

Does this sound like you?

You're an experienced journalist who’s smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of ideas. You're an expert in digital, social media and streaming platforms, and you devour news on your phone and smart TV every day. You know a big story when you hear/read/watch it. You're obsessed with quality and creating the best possible experience for your audience. You strive to make a difference every day and have a deep passion for what you do. You have native-level familiarity with Michigan, from the Great Lakes to snowy winters to the NFC North. Most of all, you want to win big. Every. Single. Day.

Responsibilities :

Lead a team that creates compelling, user-focused news and event-based content including text stories, photos/graphics, live streams, breaking news, push alerts, and social media elements. Guide our digital team’s editorial decisions and serve as a digital leader and resource in the station, ensuring digital and social media dominance. Incorporate analytics and search engine optimization best practices while constantly prioritizing the consumer experience. Monitor emerging platforms to spot opportunities to engage new users. Motivate, coach, and mentor digital staff. Coordinate with the Regional Content Director, other FOX digital teams and Group Content Team. Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Requirements:

Four years’ experience developing and publishing unique content, including news, for digital and social platforms preferred. Proven history as leader and/or project lead within a team. BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing. Strong desire to advance in digital news career. Superior news judgement, writing and copy-editing skills. Fanatical attention to detail. Thrive under pressure. Stellar communication and organization skills. Social media expert. Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

What’s next:

The leader we're looking for is a digital content-creating rock star who lives and breathes breaking news and telling Michigan’s biggest stories across all digital platforms. If that's you, get in our inbox now!

About FTS Digital: FOX Television Stations (FTS) Digital, the digital arm of one of the nation's largest owned & operated TV station groups, is committed to being the digital leader in Live, News and Sports. We invest in the very best people, technology and ideas, and we’re here to drive transformation of traditional media to exciting heights. We’re looking for creative, innovative leaders who are passionate about digital and crave a challenge. We’re all in. Are you? Let’s go!