Hawaii Public Radio is looking for a digital news producer to join our growing newsroom. You’ll work with colleagues to highlight our reporting and help expand the context of our online/digital platforms, while keeping in mind the needs and interests of our state-wide island community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with digital platforms and their use in news organizations.
Experience in journalism, working in teams and producing content on deadlines.
Excellent writing and communication skills, demonstrated news judgment.
Familiarity with Hawaii
Willingness to pick up the phone, talk with and get information from a wide range of people from government officials to community activists, scientists to business executives, under-represented voices and listeners with ideas.
DESCRIPTION OF POSTION
Work with reporters and producers to develop and post news content on digital platforms from website homepage and station app to social media accounts.
Work with news editor and news director to highlight and elevate special content by using most appropriate digital platforms.
Maintain schedule for web posts, story updates, special coverage promotions and other content.
POSITION DUTIES
Maintain current and relevant local news content on station’s website and primary social media pages.
Rotate NPR, AP and other relevant partner content through daily news flow.
Be alert for and responsive to breaking and developing news of importance to our community of listeners and create/update posts as necessary.
Envision and create original content as needed to supplement other station coverage.
Track digital audience trends and other engagement metrics when it comes to news content.
Be part of evolution of digital coverage on HPR; open to novel approaches to story presentation and audience engagement.
Monitor station social media accounts and email for both news and listener interaction.
Work collaboratively with Director of Communication/Marketing on station-wide digital priorities and strategy
To apply, send cover letter and resume to Vice President & News Director Bill Dorman: bdorman@hawaiipublicradio.org.
