DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - WGEM
FOX Carolina News•Quincy, IL
•$48,000 - $53,000•Onsite
About The Position
WGEM is seeking a Digital Content Manager to lead day-to-day digital publishing across web, social, smartphone apps, and Smart TV apps. Reporting to the Digital News Director, you’ll manage people and platforms to drive fast, accurate, digital execution; consistent standards; and measurable growth in reach and engagement.
Requirements
- 2+ years in digital journalism/producing or newsroom content leadership.
- Proven ability to lead a team and run day-to-day publishing operations.
- Strong writing/editing and coaching skills.
- Fluency with major social platforms, SEO, and audience-growth best practices.
Responsibilities
- Drive breaking-news execution: rapid updates, Digital News Desk breakings, push alerts, and live coverage.
- Lead day-to-day digital publishing: assign, prioritize, and publish across web, social, and apps.
- Train and coach digital staff on workflows, publishing standards, and best practices.
- Use analytics to track performance: optimize placement and report weekly wins/lessons learned.
- Champion digital-first storytelling (short-form vertical video, interactive/visual stories, platform-specific content).
- Partner with reporters/producers and marketing/promotions to align coverage and station initiatives.
- Write and publish news coverage across all WGEM digital platforms as needed.
- Source and verify user-generated content; produce enterprise/innovative formats (interactive maps, infographics, special streams/CTV programming).
- Grow CTV/streaming through a strategy for live and on-demand content.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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