Digital Content News Producer - Wxix
About The Position
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule. WXIX FOX19 is looking for a Digital Content Producer to join our award-winning team. The successful candidate understands the importance of enterprise storytelling, content generation, and live/breaking news on the FOX19 digital and social platforms. The employee will be responsible for generating digital content for FOX19.com and the station’s social media platforms. The person will also take part in the station’s efforts to expand local programming on the FOX19 streaming platforms (FOX19 app on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV).
Requirements
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing skills
- Experience with Edius software
- Solid news judgment
- Work under pressure; meet deadlines
- Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Streaming, etc.
- Bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
- Knowledge of AP style required
Responsibilities
- Monitor news sources to develop news content for digital platforms
- Write and post content, including news stories, videos, and pictures, across all FOX19 digital and social platforms
- Assignment desk duties
- Work with members of the FOX19 News Team to create original content for streaming platforms
- Must be able to report to work and/or adjust schedule on short notice to support breaking news, severe weather, and other urgent coverage.
- Other duties as assigned
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
