JOB DESCRIPTION: ONLINE ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Online Associate Producer, a non-managing job, is responsible for
packaging text, photos, video and/or graphics on LifetimeTV.com and
other emerging Lifetime new media platforms. An Associate Producer
will work in the New York office under the VP, Online, and the
Editorial Director to produce informative and entertaining content in
sections that are relevant to the Lifetime audience. The sections
might relate directly to Lifetime on-air programming (e.g. movies,
series) or to areas of interest to women (e.g. health, fitness,
relationships). Online Associate Producer is responsible helping a
Producer create, develop, manage and post the content in his/her
section(s) and ensuring that the style and content of the section is
in line with the overall voice and direction of the site and
network.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Brainstorm, plan and execute content plans for assigned
section(s)
• Help determine the editorial “voice†for the section(s),
ensuring that it meets the overall editorial direction set for
LifetimeTV.com
• Using content from Lifetime networks and other sources, produce
compelling online content
• Write stories, headlines and blurbs and utilize multimedia assets
to enhance the presentation
• Work with freelancers, bloggers and columnists to create content
for assigned sections
• Update and refresh the content of assigned site sections
throughout the day
• Help monitor industry trends and surface potential content
partners for content section(s)
• Handle responsibilities such as producing newsletters, quizzes,
blogs, contests and sweepstakes
• Work with designers, editors and technology team, when needed
• Attend department meetings to understand priorities and share
ideas
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• 1-3 years experience working for a website
• Working knowledge of HTML and Photoshop, and related web
authoring tools and software
• Editorial and subject matter specialist with strong writing and
editing skills
• Keen understanding of women’s content and how to package such
content in a compelling way
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Aptitude to multi-task and be detail-oriented in a fast-paced
environment.
• Flexibility in dealing with tight deadlines and shifting
priorities
• College degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
preferred
Interested candidates should apply at:
http://www.lifetimetv.com/about/jobs.html