Digital News Producer

The WNET Group

Digital News Producer managing video series production for streaming and social platforms. Collaborating with editorial teams to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging news content.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Producing compelling, digital-first news content for an ongoing video series across web, social, streaming, and emerging platforms.
Working closely with editorial leadership, hosts, reporters, editors, and production teams.
Managing the day-to-day production of episodes from story development through publication.
Researching, developing, and pitching timely story ideas aligned with the editorial strategy.
Collaborating with editors, reporters, and hosts to shape compelling digital-first news stories.
Conducting background research and fact verification to ensure journalistic accuracy.
Assisting in writing episode outlines, scripts, interview questions, and supporting editorial materials.
Coordinating guest outreach and interview logistics when appropriate.
Coordinating production timelines across editorial, video production, graphics, and post-production teams.
Preparing production briefs, rundowns, shot lists, and production notes.
Leading on-location and online video shoots.
Creating and managing partnerships with other news/civic affairs journalists and organizations.
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring projects remain on schedule.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four or more years of experience producing digital news, documentary, or current affairs content.
A background in journalism, including experience with factchecking.
Experience producing content for YouTube, streaming, social media, or other digital platforms.
Experience producing hosts/on-air talent.
Excellent writing, copy editing, and storytelling skills.
Familiarity with digital production workflows, content management systems, and video production processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salaries
excellent benefits
supportive working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

WritingCopy EditingStorytellingResearchingProducing ContentDeveloping Story IdeasCreating Production BriefsManaging Production TimelinesCoordinating Guest OutreachConducting Background Research

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTime ManagementCreativityAttention to Detail