Content News Producer - Keyc

Gray Media • N. Mankato, MN

4d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Ready to turn heads and break stories in the digital-first world of local news? At KEYC News Now, we're not just reporting the news; we're crafting conversations, sparking engagement, and making sure our community is connected across every screen. We're on the hunt for a Content Producer—someone with a sharp mind, a digital heart, and a passion for creating content that truly resonates, whether it's on air or lighting up a social feed. If you thrive on urgency, creativity, and seeing your work make a real impact, then keep reading, because this role is calling your name.

Requirements

• A natural storyteller: You have excellent writing skills that shine across all platforms, making complex information clear and engaging.
• Digital fluency: You don't just understand social media; you live it, breathe it, and strategize how to leverage every platform for maximum impact.
• News judgment on point: You know what matters to our community and can make quick, ethical decisions under pressure.
• Urgency and drive: You're wired to develop original news content and jump on breaking stories with immediacy.
• Multi-tasking mastery: You can juggle multiple projects, deadlines, and platforms without breaking a sweat, staying calm when things get intense.
• Team player mentality: You're all about collaboration, bringing a great attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed (even if it means a varied schedule!).
• A passion for local: You're deeply committed to serving the KEYC News Now community with integrity and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience that counts: Prior broadcast journalism experience is a plus, and while a related Bachelor's degree is preferred, we're always ready to train the right candidate who brings the fire.

Responsibilities

• Create dynamic content: Produce compelling copy, engaging video, and stunning visuals for broadcast, web, and all our social platforms, ensuring a consistent and powerful message.
• Drive digital strategy: Be our go-to "digital voice," spearheading content creation for our online platforms, especially during those crucial morning hours, and ensuring our presence is always fresh and innovative.
• Track and optimize: Dive into digital metrics, constantly seeking ways to grow our audience, boost engagement, and make sure every piece of content hits its mark.
• Collaborate like a pro: Work hand-in-hand with reporters, photographers, and newsroom leadership to shape multi-dimensional daily stories, breaking news, and long-term special projects.
• Produce impactful newscasts: Assist in crafting our hour-long morning newscast, ensuring it flows with an informative, energetic pace that gets our viewers ready for their day.
• Edit with precision: Take raw footage and transform it into polished, powerful segments for our morning newscast, telling stories that captivate.
• Champion newsroom standards: Ensure all story selection and placement not only meet but exceed our high standards for journalistic integrity, vision, and growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level