Assistant Digital Manager
Core
Lead the daily execution of digital news coverage across web, mobile, social, and streaming platforms while serving as the editorial lead for the digital desk during shifts.
Role type
Assistant Digital Manager (local newsroom)
Builds
Digital news content, live blogs, social coverage, and streaming products for a local TV station
Domain
Local television news and digital media
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
editorial judgment, writing and editing, AP Style, SEO, digital analytics, social media strategy, CMS usage, video editing, team supervision, workflow management
Preferred skills
television newsroom experience, Chartbeat or Google Analytics proficiency, push alert strategy, live streaming, short-form video production, mentoring experience
Technologies
CMS, social publishing tools, video editing platforms, Chartbeat, Google Analytics
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor digital content producers; coordinate daily digital coverage with newsroom staff; make real-time editorial decisions on story placement and alerts; write, edit, and publish stories and social content; monitor digital analytics and audience trends; develop and execute social media strategies; coordinate live digital coverage during breaking news and severe weather; train staff on digital best practices and emerging tools.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
