The Digital Assistant is responsible for assisting the content center in creating content for kiro7.com, KIRO7 social platforms and the on-air product. During newscasts, the Digital Assistant is responsible for running the teleprompter for the Anchors.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities:
Create & post updates to social media platforms, primarily Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as directed by digital producers (the social media platforms may change as technology evolves).
Assist digital producers by writing copy for kiro7.com.
Post photos, videos and other assets to kiro7.com using digital Content Management System.
Answer newsroom tip line, filter news tips email and assist in gathering content.
Assist any newsroom employee as requested.
Communicate with all KIRO employees, viewers and clients in a positive, helpful and professional manner.
Operate the teleprompter for newscasts, promos and cut-ins.
Follow along with Anchor read to adjust the prompter accordingly.
Keep prompter workplace clear and running
Alert Engineers immediately to any issues
Make sure the anchor tablets are charged before a show and plugged in after a show.
What we look for
High School Diploma (required).
Prior experience working in collaboration with others to achieve results.