North Carolina Public Radio WUNC is hiring a Director of Digital Content
Position Summary:
The Digital Content Director works as part of the Senior Leadership team to establish strategic and editorial direction and ensure that the digital content team is supporting the organizational goals and mission. As a member of Senior Leadership, the Digital Content Director will participate in strategic planning for the station, attend all meetings of the WUNC Board of Directors, and support the station’s DEI goals. They will prepare department budgets in consultation with the Finance Director, and assist in responding to questions regarding libel, fair use, community standards, and EEO.
Position priorities include:
The Digital Content Director supervises the content team and is responsible for creating a vision for WUNC’s digital content creation and distribution, with an emphasis on podcasts. This position will analyze audience data, trends, and user habits to develop and evolve WUNC’s digital content creation. They will be responsible for creating KPI’s for digital content and digital content initiatives that can be utilized for the evaluation of the overall health of digital content products. Additional primary duties include managing contracts, project development, and community engagement related to WUNC’s digital content which includes podcasts, social media, video, and newsletters. The Digital Content Director will also work cooperatively with the Development Director on fundraising strategies and communications for digital content and revenue generation for digital content.
This Digital Content Director will start conversations in the community around WUNC’s digital content and will be responsible for building and fostering relationships with new and existing audiences, utilizing WUNC’s digital content as a bridge into the communities WUNC serves. In addition, the Director will oversee the growth and expansion of WUNC’s Youth Reporting Institute and solidify the community to radio pipeline.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
The Digital Content Director will be an experienced journalist and audio producer and a proven leader with strong management, production, editorial, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Interested applicants must apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/262337
Candidates should be prepared to attach a current resume and cover letter.
The deadline to apply is 8/15/2023.
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