Overview: The Digital Assistant works closely with the Digital Manager to monitor MMG websites across platforms in a timely manner. The Digital Assistant will also have the opportunity to act as the web composer and implement new digital tools for future website use.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Mustang News, KCPR, and MMG apply site for issues and updates
• Help with troubleshooting issues on websites
  • Being on-call to help the Digital Manager resolve content display problems
  • Communicate with Newspack, the content management system, on ongoing issues in a timely matter

• Implement new digital tools and website features to increase engagement and readership on MMG content
• Coordinate a weekly schedule with Digital Managers for role fulfillment 
• Attend weekly Sunday editorial staff meetings
• Familiarize yourself with plugins for improvements on site for the following year

Qualifications:

• A news-worthy eye; can identify articles on a need-to-know basis
• Interest in journalism, writing, or design
• Knowledge in HTML, Javascript, CSS
• Research capabilities
• Attentive to details

Experience with WordPress is preferred.

Compensation: TBD