Online Editorial Content Producer

Generates, produces and uploads new content and improves existing content from non-news sources.
CORE

Section is dynamic, useful and attractive. Links and graphics work properly and there are no spelling or grammatical errors. Deadlines are met.

Responsible for selection and posting of content, selection of photos, and online copy editing of Blethen Maine Newspapers and affiliate content.
CORE

Postings are timely, error-free, and text, photos, video, multimedia and community content match in a dynamic, newsworthy format. Deadlines are met.

Recruits regular content contributors from the community as appropriate for MaineToday’s services. Gives contributors regular constructive feedback to improve submissions. Engages in other types of regular communications intended to ensure continued success.
CORE

Sufficient number of contributors is maintained. Contributors submit materials regularly and work within the company’s quidelines. Needed feedback is provided in a professional and effective manner.

Creates online multimedia packages, including recording audio and video, taking digital photos and converting analog multimedia into digital content.
CORE

Multimedia packages are built around key content areas in an effective and user-friendly format; multimedia from outside sources is incorporated into content areas.

Responsible for creating and managing online listservs, monitoring site usage, chats and forums.
CORE

Effective user-generated content is built around key content areas; site traffic increases.

Works on special reports, features and projects with other members of online and newsroom/TV staff.
CORE

Special reports are posted in a timely and error-free way, enhanced with multimedia and other material.

Works with newsroom and other media partner reporters and editors to enhance content with audio, video and other multimedia.
CORE

Online content is fresh and distinctive, news content has additional depth and coverage, and online material has added usefulness.

Responsible for answering user e-mail.
SUPPORTING

Correspondence with users is clear, timely and error-free.

Responsible for keeping up on industry trends, emerging content-management technologies, new content areas and other online journalism trends. SUPPORTING

Content is informed by industry trends and techniques, new ideas are generated by contact with outside sources, knowledge of trends is shared with others.

Uses available technology to support efforts as needed. SUPPORTING

Possesses adequate knowledge of all pertinent software/systems necessary to perform duties efficiently.

Other related duties as assigned.
SUPPORTING

Additional duties are performed in a timely and accurate manner.

Required Education and/or Experience/Knowledge: Bachelor's degree and previous newspaper, writing or other publishing experience.

Requires Skills: Basic knowledge of computers and the Web, Web production skills, strong communication skills, understanding of proper grammar and writing skills.

This position reports to: Executive Producer