Content Producer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Digital Content Producer produces audience focused content with a focus on viral/trending stories and fulfilling AJC sponsorships.  The producer works closely with the Content Manager to grow sponsorships and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution audience, while also optimizing content for increase revenue.  .

JOB TASKS

• Writes original content as assigned by content lead and/or content manager
• Produces high-quality content ideas that are engaging and on-point 
• Manages work of freelancers who create and/or source content for viral/trending and revenue initiatives 
• May attend daily newsroom meetings to plan coverage for the day 
• Understands digital content, how to frame it for social engagement and how to measure or estimate its success 
• Edits or approves content submitted by freelancers 
• Observes ethical and brand standards in content 
• Selects or sources artwork
• Produces short videos using tools such as Wibbitz 
• Works in AJC content management system to design, layout and manage advertising content  
• Creates social content as needed to promote content 
• Assists in tracking performance and overall progress to annual goals 
• Supports advertising content team as needed with Sponsorship advertising content 
• Manages social media accounts and/or homepage to help promote and distribute content
• Analyze existing content for potential to increase revenue yield and/or distribution, through tactics such as SEO optimization, headline rewriting, updating evergreen content and adding video 

Qualifications:

Education    

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent directly related work experience)

Experience    

• 3 years of experience in the following
• Strong teamwork, communication and brainstorming 
• Good troubleshooting skills and a love of solving problems 
• Ability to adapt quickly and seamlessly in an ever-changing environment

Additional Requirements    

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Understanding of news judgement and journalism ethics 
• Knowledge of production management platforms and digital marketing tools, i.e. Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, etc. 
• Knowledge of digital analytics, preferably Google Analytics 

Competencies

• Technology orientation, including platforms and systems 
• Data analysis and synthesis from a variety of sources
• Collaboration 
• Ability to manage and deliver results in a matrix organization 
• Highly developed attention to detail 
• Creative when new solutions are required 
• High interest in the digital content marketplace and understanding of the competitive landscape in which we operate 

Who We Are

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

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