Responsibilities

• Drive breaking-news execution: rapid updates, Digital News Desk breakings, push alerts, and live coverage.
• Lead day-to-day digital publishing: assign, prioritize, and publish across web, social, and apps.
• Train and coach digital staff on workflows, publishing standards, and best practices.
• Use analytics to track performance: optimize placement and report weekly wins/lessons learned.
• Champion digital-first storytelling (short-form vertical video, interactive/visual stories, platform-specific content).
• Partner with reporters/producers and marketing/promotions to align coverage and station initiatives.
• Write and publish news coverage across all WGEM digital platforms as needed.
• Source and verify user-generated content; produce enterprise/innovative formats (interactive maps, infographics, special streams/CTV programming).
• Grow CTV/streaming through a strategy for live and on-demand content.

Requirements

• 2+ years in digital journalism/producing or newsroom content leadership.
• Proven ability to lead a team and run day-to-day publishing operations.
• Strong writing/editing and coaching skills.
• Fluency with major social platforms, SEO, and audience-growth best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO