Description
The digital writer should be a skilled writer who can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience and drive user engagement. The writer will use data to make decisions about audience interest trends. The writer will reach out to contacts, source the web and find information on social media to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites. While the writer will largely work from a single space, the ability to take photos and create video is a plus. A strong knowledge of social media platforms is expected.
Position Responsibilities
Skill / Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Typical Day
This writer will spend time at the start of the shift reviewing story ideas and looking over their own sources for ideas. After coordinating with digital leadership for a list of expected daily stories, the writer will begin writing and communicating updates. Social media updates, videos and monitoring of breaking news should be incorporated seamlessly into the shift.
Measurements of Success
Deliver stories quickly, accurately, and often. Provide a central role in story idea discovery and generation for the local and regional team. Consistently seek to grow audience to your bylined stories. KPI : 4-5 stories published daily, expected to meet monthly Video on Demand (VOD) and Page View goals. Grow social media base and regularly promote links to stories.
To be considered for this position, you must apply online at :
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No telecommuting.
No calls.
EOE / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability
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Writer • VA, Portsmouth