Internet News Manager / Entertainment

Purpose:
The news manager is an intensely hands-on player who updates the Newsday.com Entertainment section throughout the day, maximizing the potential of the content created by Newsday, its sister newspaper and broadcast sites.

Daily responsibilities include publishing articles, photos, polls, audio/visual and interactive content to a database-driven Web site on deadline. In addition to the technical tasks, the news manager must also write sharp headlines and summaries and perform basic copyediting. The news manager keeps fresh content flowing into the site by coordinating with reporters, editors, and others.

The entertainment news manager will also work closely with our newspaper staff to incorporate stories, multimedia and reader-generated content like blogs and social networks in a powerful, integrated package. We are seeking an experienced journalist with good project management skills and a demonstrated track record help direct the effort.
Primary Role & Responsibilities

<LI> Helps with programming the various entertainment pages, adding fresh news and instilling local flavor
<LI> Act as the main liaison between Newsday.com and the entertainment and features desk
<LI> Produces multimedia and value added content, including audio, video and Flash
<LI> Coordinates with newsroom on daily flow of breaking news and builds special packages for major breaking news events
<LI> Packages material from newspaper and other sources into compelling online content
<LI> Helps develop and implement a strategy for improving site design and usability to increase traffic
<LI>Works with newspaper staff to identify programming opportunities and content packages that are not part of the daily production process
<LI> Takes advantage of opportunities to engage the reader via discussion boards, blogs, etc.
<LI> Builds, edits and sends out email alerts when required
<LI> Answers public feedback and assists in special requests
REQUIREMENTS
<LI> Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years of web publishing experience preferred
<LI> Strong HTML skills
<LI> Experience working on a news Web site
<LI> A successful candidate will have reliable transportation
<LI> Experience working with video and audio for the Web, Familiarity with SoundForge, StudioDV, Final Cut Pro, Flash and PhotoShop
<LI> Solid copyediting and writing skills