Digital Producer, 360 Reviews
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our 'Best' series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your web production and journalistic skills to create content for the U.S. News 360 Reviews website. You will join an expansion team, collaborating with product managers, product analysts, editors and web developers to launch new products and optimize existing ones.
As a digital producer at 360 Reviews, you will become the subject matter expert in our content management system, recommending feature and sitewide improvements and sharing your knowledge with other members of the team.
Are you up to the challenge?
- Coordinate with product managers to ship new features and run user tests that require production work
- Recommend and test features and improvements
- Upload editorial content, tables, charts, graphics and photos to the CMS
- Source graphics and photos with appropriate licenses
- Edit images in Photoshop
- QA and publish new or updated webpages
- Document production processes on Confluence and host CMS training sessions
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
You should definitely have:
- Up to twelve months of similar or related experience
- Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress
- Basic understanding of HTML
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google web apps, Slack or equivalent software
- Basic image editing skills
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to collaborate with multiple departments
It would be nice if you had:
Experience with HTML and Photoshop
Journalism experience, including editorial judgment and familiarity with AP style
What it’s like to work with us:
- Talent is our best asset!
- We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
- Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
- Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
- Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
- Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
Other Job Info:
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
- This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. As an equal opportunity employer, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
- In New York City, the anticipated base salary for this position is $45,000 - $60,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.