WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a Digital Video Producer to join our news team. The Digital Video Producer is a key member of our digital team. This role involves live and edited video production and distribution using various platforms and techniques. The DVP also authors and curates accurate, high-performing stories and posts (including elements of text / photos / graphics / etc.), gathers information for news reports, and crafts engaging website pages & other digital products. The DVP utilizes metrics and real-time data to maximize hourly audience and build long-term brand loyalty. + Produce digital original video news stories, including various versions for social media + Help with live streaming of wkrg.com programs, breaking news, and special coverage + Train, mentor, and support station staff with video projects and creative digital storytelling + Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to generate engagement and repeat site visitation + Write powerful headlines + Research/gather/analyze information and elements to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair stories for publication + Promote and distribute news content on social media + Monitor social media accounts and respond to viewer questions and comments + Quickly adjust workflow to prioritize breaking news and severe weather coverage + Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality + Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments + Produce special projects and other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: + Experience, Skills, Education + Experience in journalism, digital content, and social media preferred + Ninja-level mastery of AP style + Strong journalistic storytelling skills a big plus + Write accurately, clearly, and cleverly to motivate readers to click + Deadline conscious with strong time management skills + Organized, technical problem solver + Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly + Strong communicator + Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills + Regularly and dependably meets KPIs + Schedule flexibility + Required & Preferred Capabilities: + Strong capabilities as a visual storyteller + Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity + Strong awareness of news and current events + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-time + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written + Fluency in English + Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow + Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public + Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience + Flexibility to work any shift + Technical Skills: + Superior video editing skills + Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro required & Adobe Photoshop experience a plus + Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content + WordPress experience a plus + HTML CSS experience a plus + Google Analytics experience a plus + Chartbeat experience a plus + Proficient in MS Office + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment + Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles. + Physical Demands & Work Environment: The Digital News Producer must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.