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Content Producer

The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times Salary
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is seeking a Content Producer to join our Advertising team. The Content Producer is a dynamic, multi-faceted role that combines editorial and design expertise to create compelling branded content and interactive experiences for The Seattle Times Content Studio. This position is responsible for branded content production, interactive design, video production support, and The Ticket’s content and promotions. The ideal candidate has a blend of content creation, visual design, and organizational skills, with a collaborative spirit to work seamlessly with clients, internal teams, and freelancers. The role oversees multiple aspects of campaigns across various work groups and ensures the successful execution of projects.

 

Responsibilities:

Content Creation and Management:

  • Write 1-3 branded content articles per month and provide additional support for Content Studio projects, including social content, blog posts, and other materials.
  • Manage the production flow of all content, ensuring drafts, edits, and approvals are tracked and deadlines are consistently met.
  • Curate and produce content for The Ticket, collaborating with internal teams and freelancers to deliver fresh, engaging material on a regular schedule.
  • Develop and manage organic social media calendars to promote The Ticket content across social platforms, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.

Interactive Design

  • Create engaging, interactive experiences using Vev (interactive design software).
  • Collaborate with internal and freelance designers to ensure designs meet quality and branding standards.
  • Ideate and execute visually compelling branded content concepts in collaboration with clients.

Video Production

  • Provide detailed quotes for video production services to the internal team or client, assist with on-set production tasks as needed, and track project expenses to ensure adherence to budget.
  • Ensure video production projects are on time and within budget.
  • Partner with video production teams to support branded social video creation, including occasional hosting.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with Agency Services Account Managers and Coordinators to track project progress and maintain clear communication.
  • Provide editorial insights during client meetings and story onboarding sessions.
  • Assign projects to freelancers and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Analytics and Optimization:

  • Track and analyze branded content performance, providing insights to improve future projects.
  • Maintain detailed notes and status updates in project management tools (e.g., Basecamp).

 

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in content creation, editing, or interactive design.
  • Proficiency in Vev, WordPress, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Familiarity with SEO, social media best practices, and digital analytics tools.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in interactive design and video production coordination.
  • Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling and design.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative approach to problem-solving.
  • Adaptable and resilient under tight deadlines.

 

Schedule: This is a hybrid position currently requiring 1-2 days in-office per week. Candidates must reside in the Puget Sound area or Washington State.

 

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $55,200 to $75,900. We typically pay between $55,200 to $69,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

 

Benefits: 

  • Medical, dental insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional life and AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
  • 10 days of annual sick accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Subsidized transit cards
  • Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
  • Wellness program
  • Parental leave options

 

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@seattletimes.com and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.

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