Digital Content Center Producer - KIRO TV
About The Position
KIRO 7 News is seeking a Digital Content Center Producer. This role is central to how we cover breaking news, elevate enterprise journalism, and connect with audiences across web, mobile, OTT, and social platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, sharp writing and editing skills, and a deep understanding of what drives reach, engagement, and trust on digital and social platforms. They thrive in fast-moving news environments, know how to identify and advance stories, and can make smart, timely decisions under pressure. This is a hands-on, on-site role within the content center. Digital Content Center Producers collaborate closely with broadcast producers, reporters, and newsroom leaders to ensure KIRO 7 is first, fastest, and most accurate online—while setting the editorial tone and pace for digital coverage throughout the day.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or related field or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to manage breaking news in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
- Strong writer
- Solid editorial judgment with a deep understanding of digital audiences and content performance
- Expertise in SEO, streaming, analytics tools, CMS workflows, and social media publishing platforms
- Understanding of AP Style, media law, and ethical journalism standards
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as news demands; this is an on-site essential role
Responsibilities
- Monitor local and national news, field calls and tips, listen to police/emergency scanners, and navigate the court systems
- Communicate and coordinate with newsroom staff and sources as stories develop
- Write and post for the website, mobile app, social media, and push alerts
- Ensure daily content generation goals are met
- Stream breaking news, big coverage events, and newscasts
- Exercise strong editorial judgment during high-volume news events
- Collaborate with newsroom teams to integrate digital storytelling into broadcast workflows and strengthen cross-platform coordination
- Use analytics tools (Chartbeat, Tableau) to guide content decisions and optimize performance
- Apply SEO best practices to headlines, alerts, and story structure while meeting daily content production goals
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
- Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
- Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
- Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
- Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- All other benefits required by applicable law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
