Web Producer - Hamilton Spectator/Niagara

Degree or diploma in journalism or related field Previous experience in a newspaper/media environment Proficiency in Marfeel, Google Trends/Discover and other analytics tool Proficiency with web page and graphics design Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment Strong communication skills both verbal and written Passion for news, stories, new media and technology Ability to be both proactive and collaborative

Post, curate, enhance, produce and social content for The St. Catharines Standard, The Niagara Falls Review and The Welland Tribune. Attend daily meetings with editors and other staff in Niagara to participate in story discussions. Leverage content produced in the Niagara newsrooms to ensure maximum page views and subscription opportunities. Use internal analytics and other tools to identify headline and curation opportunities, as well as story ideas. Provide constructive feedback to editors about headlines, story follows and story performance based on analytics. Enhance stories with graphics, photos, video, audio and other embeds to optimize the reader experience. Write stories that will drive traffic to the sites. Work with web producers and editors in Hamilton to share and learn best practices. Monitor news sources and social media for story ideas and trending topics.