CW Atlanta, WUPA-TV is looking for a talented, dynamic Director to
help us build engaging online local communities and compelling Web
content that integrates our on-air broadcast assets.
The Director will manage our television station’s new community-
focused, entertainment Web portal to stimulate repeat,
interactive viewer and user participation. Must have
experience in and keen understanding of Web and wireless content
and community-building, while being an extremely organized leader who
can manage timelines and successfully deliver projects within strict
deadlines. Future responsibilities will include hiring and training
of additional station digital media staffers. The Director will
facilitate communication with the national Digital Media Group’s
editorial, technical and sales teams and lead staff on a common path
to create and implement project goals.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* Demonstrate skills in engaging an online audience in unique and
exciting ways.
* Leverage Web publishing technologies (social networking tools,
content management systems, image optimization, message boards and
forums, etc.)
* Develop, maintain and administer project schedules for internal and
external groups.
* Coordinate and prioritize responses to issues as they arise.
* Work independently or collaboratively within strict deadlines.
* Knowledge of AP Style and demonstrated news judgment a bonus.
* Analytical and problem —solving skills, applying knowledge,
experience and understanding of Internet usability to problem
resolution leading to elegant and creative solutions in an
ever-changing dynamic environment.
* Self-motivated, creative mind who values collaboration and working
with diverse team.
* Ability to foster enthusiasm among department heads and station
staff.
* Ability to translate station’s overall mission to its website.
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS EXPERENCE
* Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism or
other related field.
* Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in Web management,
preferably working on a community or media web site or blog.
* Broadcast experience in production, marketing, promotions and/or
programming a plus.
SKILLS
* Exceptional organizational skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong understanding of user-interface issues
* Command of information-design concepts.
* Master of Web client-side technologies.
* While this position is a traditional M-F position, evening and
weekend work may be required, as well as on-call duty for special
events. E.O.E
Send resume to:
CW Atlanta
Personnel Office LR-DDM
2700 NE Expressway
Building A-700
Atlanta, GA 30345