FW: Job Posting - Web Editor Full-time

Position Title: Web Editor (Full-time) Company: PNS - WDIV-TV 4 FT/PT: Full Time Location of Position: 550 West Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Michigan General Position Description: Web Editor (Full-time) Responsibilities: Here is your chance to work in one of the most exciting news cities in the country, a place where news is 24-7 and the online news business is crucial to our success. ClickonDetroit.com is looking for a web editor for its top-rated website. We know the future of local news is online and on the go and the content is about what is new, now and where every story is going next. You will create stories and digital content for our web and mobile sites. You will work in a fast-paced, pressure-filled newsroom, and need to be able to focus on multiple tasks at once. We are looking for a great communicator with attention to detail. Candidates should have online editorial experience, and the ability to develop a strong editorial voice. Exceptional writing and editing skills are a must. The person filing this role should understand what makes for good web content, gets conversations going and is good for SEO. Candidate will produce for the web and develop story content based on audience demand and search, edit and post videos to the web, understand SEO and how to drive audiences to our website. Must understand all aspects for social media which include but are not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Instagram and Vine. Qualifications: A college degree is preferred. Knowledge of social media tools, HTML, Flash, FTP and Photoshop and have strong writing skills and familiarity with AP style. Candidate will be required to take a writing test. Must have strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced news environment. Be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays and have knowledge of Metro Detroit. Note: All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described this posting. *Please include cover letter and links to writing/editing clips with your resume. Comments: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, matriculation or affiliation. Any offer of employment is conditioned on successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. EOE/DRUG-FREE ________________________________ Contact Information: Name or Department: Rhonda Errer, Executive Producer Address: WDIV-TV, 550 West Lafayette Blvd. Detroit, Michigan 48226 Email: rhondae@wdiv.com