Overview
Audacy St. Louis is seeking Digital Content Producers
Responsibilities
Develop story ideas, report, research and write articles
Respond to breaking news and actively monitor sources of breaking news (Dataminr, social media, AP, internal communications, broadcast etc.)
Collaborate with broadcast staff to advance and tailor stories and other content for digital
Publish articles, audio stories, podcasts and short videos on all digital platforms
Write and edit headlines and text to position content for maximum engagement on the website, apps, and social media
Ensure all articles comply with AP style and are SEO-friendly
Ensure stories have appropriate elements (photo, audio, video, social embeds)
Post to social media accounts, compose push notifications and newsletters
Use real-time data in Google Analytics and Chartbeat to drive editorial/story decisions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (preferred)
2-3 years journalism experience
Outstanding news judgment, and strong reporting, writing and editing skills
Ability to work under deadline pressureindependently or in a team environment
Experience with content management/online publishing systems
Ability to edit other writers' work for clarity and accuracy
Command of best practices on all social media platforms
Understands web and social analytics and how to interpret data
Thorough knowledge of the political and cultural landscapes of St. Louis and its surrounding areas
Availability on weekends, holidays and evenings will be required for some positions
Desired Characteristics:
Graphic design experience a plus
Passion for local news, podcasts, and digital media
Ability to evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas
Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while under deadline pressure
Strong organizational skills and solid work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to experiment and innovate
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Audition, or other comparable photo and audio editing software
Vaccination Requirements
To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.
Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.
About Us
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country's best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America's #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Job Locations USA-MO-St. Louis
ID 2022-4114
Category Digital
Type Regular
