Online Producers

Any experience one can gain preparing content for publication on the Internet and via other new media outlets will be useful. Many companies hiring online producers require at least three years experience in Web journalism or digital media.

Web producers may come from many fields, including traditional print journalism, digital media, film or TV, broadcast or publishing. All Web producers must show strength in creativity, the ability to think in both visual and verbal terms, and skill in working as part of a team. Technically, a Web producer must be familiar with content management functions. Many positions require working knowledge of computer languages such as HTML or CSS. Management skills are also necessary if the Web producer supervises other workers. Personality traits found in most online producers include ability to work well under pressure, flexibility in switching from project to project, and ability to think independently yet work well in groups.