Colorado Capitol News Alliance Digital Producer

Colorado Capitol News Alliance Digital Producer

Write it. Shoot it. Air it. If you can tell a Capitol story in any format, we want you on our team!

The Colorado Capitol News Alliance (CCNA), a member alliance made up of The Colorado Sun, KUNC, Colorado Public Radio and Rocky Mountain PBS, seeks a digital producer to cover the state Capitol. This role calls for journalists who operate in different modes, from writing articles to producing for radio or video, to report to and work closely with the CCNA Managing Editor on legislative coverage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
– Coordinate CCNA story distribution with CCNA Managing Editor and RMCR (Rocky Mountain Community Radio) Managing Editor
– Pitch, produce and report rural stories related to Capitol news coverage
– Produce and publish content for web and social media, and for radio as needed.
– Augment Capitol stories with vox pop and reporting from Western Slope communities
– Edit digital stories for member stations when needed
– Monitor breaking news and update digital stories as events develop
– Maintain regular attendance at the State Capitol during legislative sessions
– Collaborate with CCNA engagement producer on live events and community interactions, and to set reporting priorities.

Minimum Qualifications of Position
– Bachelor's degree in journalism or relevant field
– 3-5 years of experience in journalism and deadline environments
– Excellent skills in news writing and editing for publication
– Experienced and adept in video production, video editing and/or radio production
– Must have demonstrated expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software
– Familiar and comfortable creating content for social media
– A mix of demonstrated skills, abilities and knowledge may be considered in place of educational requirements

Additional Qualifications of Position
– Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative and productive team member with strong interpersonal skills
– Must thrive in a deadline environment and possess exceptional time management, decision-making, and organizational skills
– Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable for driving station vehicles

Work Environment
The Colorado Capitol News Alliance Digital Producer will primarily work out of the Colorado State Capitol and the Buell Public Media Center in Denver, Colorado. The Digital Producer will also work in studio, editing and field environments. This position requires a flexible schedule, including occasional long hours, including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel throughout the state and beyond, on occasion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
The position requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.