Can you describe your experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) in digital journalism?

How To Approach: Associate

  1. Discuss the role of CMS in your journalism experience
  2. Describe specific projects involving CMS platforms.
  3. Focus on technical skills related to different CMS.
  4. Detail the results and impact of your content.

Sample Response: Associate

As a Senior Editorial Associate at XYZ newsroom, I had the opportunity to use various Content Management Systems in delivering news stories and feature articles promptly and professionally. The majority of my work was done on WordPress, where I excelled in content creation, scheduling, layout configuration, and SEO optimization.

One of many events that marked my tenure was a city-wide event coverage, where I had to source, write, and publish continuous live updates via our WordPress dashboard. I managed the story's multiple updates, incorporating visuals, social embeds, and interactive graphics, while ensuring top-notch SEO. This coverage emerged as one of the most-read articles on our site for the month and increased our visibility significantly.