Ian Cross
Digital Executive Producer at WEWS-TV- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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WEWS-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Executive Producer
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Jun 2018 - Present
-Lead a team of four digital content producers to create original news content and engaging social posts while developing an evolving digital content strategy and best practices. -Enhance news content on our owned and operated platforms with bespoke digital video, eye-catching visuals, in-depth, data-driven interactives and innovative design elements. -Conceptualize and execute big picture engagement strategies across all social and digital channels using a variety of media, an authentic social voice, the best possible user experience, effective SEO practices, and other successful, sometimes unconventional, methods. -Collaborate with sales managers and creative designers to create and maintain successful and engaging advertising and promotion campaigns on multiple platforms and social channels. -Carefully review hundreds of news stories every month for copy, style, grammar and spelling errors, legal issues and adherence to company standards and values, including equity, diversity and inclusion. -Develop and oversee changes and improvements to News 5’s digital platforms: website, app, OTT apps, podcasts and livestreams. Show less
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WMBF
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Content Manager
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
-Led a team of four digital content producers to create original news content, engage with viewers via social media and collaborate with sales and marketing teams. -Developed and executed complex digital content campaigns, online contests, digital sponsorship opportunities, and promotion of on-air content through social media. -Managed and curated the WMBF News website, mobile site, and mobile app, ensuring the best user experience on all platforms. -Crafted detailed training plans, and regularly trained and cross-trained employees on complex digital processes. -Reviewed digital output of news team. Celebrated digital and social successes and evaluated areas of improvement for staff members. -Regularly compiled robust analytics reports to measure the digital reach, and improved the reach of WMBF News across all platforms. -Responsible for consistent growth on all digital and social platforms, including desktop, mobile app, mobile web, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Show less
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KVOA-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Producer
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
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Assistant Assignment Editor
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2010
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Education
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University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism