CBS Television Stations Digital Media Group: National Producer, Community, NYC

CBS Television Stations Digital Media Group is looking for a talented content producer with experience building online communities through Web content production, broadband media and interactive programming. The National Producer – Community will help lead our group to create innovative, entertaining local user experiences that stimulate interactive and repeat participation. The national producer will help coordinate content development among our national team and the local Web teams at our owned-and-operated television stations, leading development of community-generated content and interactive experiences with a flair toward entertaining and social networking.
The National Producer – Community will be part of our New York- based team that edits, publishes, syndicates and coordinates compelling content to support each of our local television station Web and wireless content initiatives. The National Producer – Community will focus primarily on building and managing user-generated content models that engage local participation while creating opportunities to syndicate the content across our network of television Web sites.
These programming initiatives and user experiences must be designed to build audience, generate revenue, increase time spent on site and raise all levels of our local stations’ online user interactivity.
National producers provide basic training and technical support for station Web staffs, facilitating communication with the Digital Media Group’s technical and sales teams, as needed.
Our industry is fast-paced and this position especially requires a mindset conducive to that environment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
— Demonstrated skills in engaging an online audience in unique, buzz-building ways
— Keen understanding of Web and wireless usability and user behaviors
— Working knowledge of online style guidelines and online community standards.
— Working knowledge of Web publishing technologies (social networking tools, content management systems, image optimization, message boards and forums, etc.)
— Exceptional organizations skills, high attention to detail and excellent communication
— Ability to work in a fast-paced media publishing environment
— Ability to work independently or collaboratively within strict deadlines
— Demonstrated news judgment and knowledge of AP Style a bonus
COMPETENCIES
— Excellent oral and written communication skills
— Analytical and problem-solving business skills, using knowledge, experience and understanding of Internet functionality and usability.
— Ability to actively participate in problem resolution, reacting positively and quickly to changing dynamics
— Self-motivated creative mind who values collaboration and working with a diverse team.
EDUCATION
— Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or other related field.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
— Minimum 3 years professional experience working on a community or media Web site or blog.
SKILLS
— Strong understanding of user-interface issues
— Command of information-design concepts
— Mastery of Web client-side technologies
While this position is a traditional M-F position, evening, weekend and on-call work may be required. This position is based in our New York City office.
CBS, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Email: Pls Send Resume & Cover Letter to dmg.recruitment@cbs.com

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