Director of Digital Media, KSTW

Seattle

Cory Bergman September 22nd, 2006

KSTW-TV, Seattle’s CW Network affiliate and the broadcast home of
Seattle Mariners’ baseball, is looking for a talented, dynamic
Director to help us build engaging online local communities and
compelling Web content while effectively integrating our on-air
broadcast assets. Manage our local television station’s new
community-focused, entertainment Web portal to stimulate repeat,
interactive viewer and user participation. Must have experience in
and keen understanding of Web and wireless content and
community-building, while being a hyper-organized leader who can
manage timelines and push their team to successfully deliver projects
under deadline pressure. The Director will hire and train additional
station digital media staffers, facilitate communication with the
national Digital Media Group’s editorial, technical and sales teams
and marshal troops on a common path to create and implement project
plans that simultaneously execute a variety of initiatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 Demonstrate skills in engaging an online audience in unique,
buzz-building ways.

 Leverage Web publishing technologies (social networking tools,
content management systems, image optimization, message boards and
forums, etc.)

 Develop, maintain and administer project schedules for internal
and external groups

 Coordinate and prioritize responses to issues as they arise.

 Work independently or collaboratively within strict deadlines.

 Knowledge of AP Style and demonstrated news judgment a bonus.

 Analytical and problem-solving skills, applying knowledge,
experience and understanding of Internet usability to problem
resolution leading to elegant and creative solutions in an
ever-changing dynamic environment.

 Self-motivated, creative mind who values collaboration and
working with a diverse team.

EDUCATION and PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

 Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or
other related field

 Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in Web management,
preferably working on a community or media Web site or blog

 Broadcast experience in production, marketing, promotions and/or
programming a plus.

SKILLS

 Exceptional organizational skills

 Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 Strong understanding of user-interface issues

 Command of information-design concepts

 Mastery of Web client-side technologies

While this position is a traditional M-F position, evening and
weekend work may be required, as well as on-call duty for special
events.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Terry Ziegler
Human Resources, KSTW-TV, CW 11
602 Oakesdale Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057

tsziegler@kstwtv.com

No Phone Calls Please