Digital Content Producer full-time

Astral Media Radio has committed to becoming a leader in local online media. We are looking to hire a knowledgeable and passionate Digital Content Producer for our Calgary and Edmonton radio stations. Brand-centric, the Digital Content Producer will be responsible for making the stations look great online. Responsibilities include keeping content fresh, artfully integrating sales and acting as the local station resource for the Alberta websites. This position’s focus is on content and design. It is NOT a web developer position or an IT role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and publishing content
• Work directly with various content providers and the national content team to acquire and distribute content
• Work closely with all station personnel to disseminate permissions and workload as well as populate the site with fresh content that is meaningful and engaging to the listener
• Present a user experience that is meaningful and engaging to the listeners
• Collaborate closely with the Digital Account Manager to produce custom high level advertising solutions that deliver strong R.O.I.
• Collaborate with Programming/Promotions to create a meaningful and viral database member experience
• Build and maintain social networking tools i.e. Facebook and Twitter

Skill requirements:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in graphic/multimedia design
• Graphic design experience/skill with a hip/contemporary design sensibility
• Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver
• Flash and video editing skills a plus
• Experience working with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Demonstrated creativity in engaging users
• Must possess strong short form feature writing skills
• Must be organized and able to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and has a positive attitude
• Superior time management skills
• Must be resourceful
• Ability to work in a fast paced, customer focused environment

Additional Information:

• Online portfolio with examples of original work must be included in job application to be considered for this position