The Herald-Whig is looking for a creative collaborator to lead our digital products initiative. As Digital Product Manager, you will develop, enhance and maintain all aspects of the Herald-Whig’s interactive platform; along with combined sister-company platforms including website, mobile platforms and social media. This is an exciting time in the digital world as we keep pace with current technology trends, test new initiatives, and use available tools to enhance our digital product. The ideal candidate has the ability to utilize multiple source platforms, prototype and build interactive sites, and collect and analyze data. The Digital Product Manager must be a strong multi-tasker with the ability to create engaging content and define and implement our brand voice. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a newsroom, newspaper and/or television station is beneficial. A bachelor’s degree in digital media, English communications or related fields is preferred, along with 2-5 years of experience. The Herald-Whig is a seven-day newspaper and part of a growing, family-owned media company, dedicated to the communities it serves. Our newsroom has won dozens of awards in recent years from the Illinois Press Association, Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Missouri Press Association, including second place for the best website in the 2019 IAPME competition. Our comprehensive benefit package includes all you would expect plus 401(k) with employer match.
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to:
Attn: Nicole Stevens, Administration 130 South 5th Street, Quincy IL 62301 or email to: nstevens@whig.com