Responsibilities

• Oversee KBTX.com and a robust group of social platforms.
• Supervise and coordinate KBTX’s digital properties with a focus on maintaining the station’s leading edge in digital content.
• Develop and implement a competitive digital strategy focused on growing available content and audience.
• Work side-by-side with news management, producers, anchors, and reporters.
• Train staff, establish best practices, and create an environment that actively engages all newsroom employees in digital and social participation through accountability.
• Spearhead the implementation of a digital-exclusive content channel with a focus on delivering timely and relevant content to our Connected TV audience.
• Work within the news department and report to the News Director.

Requirements

• Significant experience in digital analytics and planning for digital content
• A proven record of success in the production and distribution of digital content
• Proven leadership skills and excellent news judgment
• Success in growing an organization’s social and digital footprint, especially within key demographics
• Strong writing skills and a background in digital news
• A community-minded spirit and vision to expand the stations’ outreach through impactful events
• A passion for production and storytelling, combined with an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
• Ability to work with all digital specialists to ensure social media growth
• Ability to teach and lead by example while using the latest technology