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07/10/2018

Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialist, FT   

WTOP

 

 


 

 

 

POSTING DATE:   July 10, 2018       
JOB#:   9-18
JOB TITLE:   Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialist, FT          
COMPANY:   WTOP-FM, Internet
SCHEDULE:  

M-F

STATUS:   Full Time, Hourly
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
 


·         3-5 years social media experience



·         Degree in journalism, communications or related field, preferred



·         Understanding of social media and its relationship with news consumers, online marketing and web traffic



·         Experience writing engaging headlines for Facebook and Twitter



·         Experience posting on Instagram, LinkedIn and Reddit



·         Ability to engage with social media consumers



·         Experience producing Facebook Live segments



·         Experience creating Instagram stories



·         Experience integrating video/photos into social media posts



·         Experience uploading and managing YouTube videos



·         Proficiency in Photoshop, HTML and audio editing



·         Video and audio editing software experience preferred (Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition)



·         Proficient with mobile video on Instagram, Facebook Live, YouTube Live



·         Experience with mobile editing apps like iMovie, Spark Video



·         Excellent writing skills under tight deadlines



·         Excellent news judgment



·         Attention to detail with content, including grammar, punctuation and fact-checking, and layout



·         Be part of a team to develop new and innovative content for the Web and on-air



·         Ability to thrive in fast-paced, breaking news situations



·         Work in compliance with Company policies and procedures



·         Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management and clients



·         Project appropriate company image with respect to dress and demeanor



·         Thorough knowledge of news, current events, pop-culture



·         High level of initiative required and the ability to work independently



·         Knowledge of the local radio industry and familiarity with all radio terminology and methodology preferred



·         Excellent writing and communication skills.



·         Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed



·         Valid driver's license.

 
  DUTIES:  
 


The Social Media and Digital Engagement Specialist will contribute to make WTOP.com the leading provider of local, timely and relevant news and information for the Washington D.C. metro region. He/she will oversee WTOP's day-to-day engagement efforts with listeners and readers through various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and other social networks



·         Coordinate with news directors, reporters, broadcast editors, and digital editors to create original content for WTOP.com and WTOP social channels



·         Grow WTOP's followers on all social platforms



·         Manage breaking news across social media platforms



·         Maintain social media calendar and scheduling throughout the day



·         Keep a pulse on trending topics and bring them to life on WTOP.com through articles, polls, surveys and more



·         Examine emerging social platforms and implement those that offer opportunities for the WTOP brand



·         Shoot and edit high-quality video with appealing and appropriate content that is error-free



·         Coordinate and produce livestreaming video events on WTOP.com



·         Work with third-party video partners and in-house publishing systems to provide the most relevant video content on WTOP’s social networks



·         Review daily coverage outlook notifications from news managers and third-party video providers for available content



·         Follow station policy on permission/credit for video and photo creators



·         Execute Facebook Live events



·         Advise station managers about new product offerings, trends and innovative social media ideas

 
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  
 


Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

 
  APPLY TO:  
http://wtop.com/careers
Job# 9-18
Washington, DC
No Telephone Calls Please
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