Digital Desk Producer
Core
Coordinate daily news coverage for broadcast, digital platforms, and a streaming app, balancing assignment desk duties with content creation and production.
Role type
Senior IC digital desk producer
Builds
Digital-only segments, shows, and streaming app content for FOX 5/KUSI
Domain
Broadcast journalism and digital streaming
Required skills
Multi-platform news strategy, digital content production (writing, video editing, producing), streaming software (OBS/VMix), editorial judgment, story assignment, field crew coordination, social media monitoring, live content planning, brand alignment
Preferred skills
Bachelor's in Journalism/Communications, 3+ years in top 50 market newsroom, San Diego region familiarity
Technologies
OBS, VMix, streaming software
Responsibilities
Organize and assign stories for broadcast, digital, and streaming; coordinate and dispatch field crews; monitor scanners, wires, and social media for leads; pitch, write, and produce original digital content; guide newsroom on streaming best practices and publishing; maintain daily news logs and vet story tips
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC