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Wyoming Public Media seeks a WPM digital media specialist – Wyoming state government reporting

Develop, implement, and manage the digital components of Wyoming’s state government journalism and coverage in a way that informs communities about current events and inspires civic engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the overall and day-to-day online/digital presence for state government coverage.
  • Create visual content (e.g. graphs, videos) to engage audiences.
  • Manage live and virtual events to engage diverse audiences in understanding policies and legislation.
  • Manage social media activity. Work with digital staff at lead and partner stations to create timely and stimulating information, activity, and engagement.
  • Ensure that all digital content is optimized for search results, meets style-guide standards, and is publish-ready
  • Develop and maintain analytics tracking requirements to enable in-depth analysis of website and its impact on the user experience.
  • Contribute to the formulation and dissemination of topical publications.
  • Pursue diversity in coverage that reflects the make-up of Wyoming’s communities.

 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Effectively work with lead and partner stations in a collaborative manner that inspires creativity and audience interest and engagement.
  • Other related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

  • Attention to detail
  • Innovation
  • Presentation skills
  • Influence
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Independence

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position may be eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Art, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Experience:  3 years work-related experience in digital program creation with quantifiable evidence of success.
  • Advanced knowledge of digital communications tools and technologies.
  • Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements:  Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in identifying and implementing effective ways to reach new audiences via digital avenues.
  • Working knowledge of broadcast spot production including agility with audio production software.
  • Familiarity with the public radio Grove system.
  • Knowledge of public radio programming and digital trends.
  • Experience in developing social media audiences and strategies
  • Positive, can-do attitude; ability to collaborate, communicate, and ask for help when needed.
  • Ability to live in Wyoming.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application, upload the following, and email requested work samples to Diana Denison at ddenison@uwyo.edu for a complete application:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume or C.V.
  • Contact information for four work-related references.
  • Work Samples to include:
  • Links to examples of digital content and web design

For further details click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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