Digital Producer

Summary

Virginia Media is looking for a dynamic Digital Producer to join our team in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. This person will work at the center of our newsroom to help us accomplish our most important work: connecting audiences with our reporting. The audience engagement editor will join a team that collaborates and communicates with newsroom teams to help shape Virginia’s best news coverage. Responsibilities include writing engaging headlines, crafting newsletters, composing social media posts, monitoring news, and keeping up to date on the latest news and trends

What you will do:
Work across platforms to engage readers, including writing newsletters and news alerts, as well as programming social media accounts
Manage homepages on pilotonline.com and dailypress.com, promoting and spotlighting a variety of stories from all sections throughout the shift
Write story headlines, story summaries, and cutlines with specific audiences in mind
Leverage data and analytics tools to make content decisions
Be a newsroom leader for best practices on digital, social media, and audience strategy
Edit stories and other text for spelling, grammar, and Associated Press style
Monitor and react to breaking news, including writing news stories when necessary
What you will bring:
Savvy, do-it-all journalism skills and the ability to quickly react to news
An awareness of emerging platforms
Strong news judgment, ethics, and standards
Headline writing skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of and appreciation for SEO and social media strategies
An ability to work in a friendly, collaborative culture while also being able to quickly respond to urgent news

Who we are

The Virginian-Pilot is an award-winning news organization reaching a growing audience across multiple platforms. We're dedicated to serving our readers with innovative journalism and fostering a collaborative environment where our journalists can thrive. The Virginian-Pilot delivers comprehensive news coverage across a vast region, from Richmond to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, including statewide and hyperlocal news. We strive for journalism that matters. Our reporters have earned national acclaim for their in-depth investigations and commitment to holding power to account. We cover a dynamic and diverse region in southeast Virginia, encompassing the world's largest Navy base, vibrant cities, sprawling suburbs, and miles of beautiful beaches.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include 3 - 5 samples showcasing your best work.

Closing Date

Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment

A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal