Digital Content Producer

Morgan Murphy Media•Galena, KS

22d•Onsite

About The Position

KOAM News Now is seeking a full time Digital Content Producer to help grow our digital products by creating and publishing content that informs, engages, and empowers viewers across social, streaming, and digital platforms. You’ll work in a fast-paced newsroom environment, making smart publishing decisions under deadline and supporting breaking news and daily coverage. KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, a family-owned and operated company since 1890. Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, mobile and streaming apps, and a digital marketing agency across its 11 locations.

Requirements

Strong news judgment with speed and accuracy under deadline
Excellent writing and editing skills (AP style; clear, concise, web-friendly)
Basic multimedia skills (photo editing, simple video clipping, captions; Canva/Adobe a plus)
Verification mindset (source checking, UGC verification, transparent corrections/updates)
Schedule flexibility for part-time newsroom hours

Responsibilities

Publish and optimize stories (headlines, SEO, tags, related links, image selection/cropping, formatting)
Monitor breaking news sources and update stories quickly and accurately
Write/edit web stories from scripts, releases, and reporter notes using strong AP-style copy
Distribute/repurpose content for TikTok/Facebook/X/Instagram, including platform-appropriate copy and scheduling
Clip/post short video, add basic captions/titles, and create simple graphics as needed
Curate homepage/sections, prioritize content, and coordinate newsroom handoffs
Verify facts/sources and follow ethics/legal guidelines; use analytics to refine headlines and placement