DIGITAL CONTENT NEWS PRODUCER - KLTV

FOX Carolina News • Tyler, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

KLTV has an immediate opening for a full-time Digital Content Producer to join our award-winning newsroom. The Digital Content Producer is the first line of real-time content distribution for the newsroom. We need a strong writer who can deliver content quickly across all digital platforms. You will have the opportunity to focus on breaking news in a fast-paced environment as well as enterprise digital reporting. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas for digital spaces. Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media, and writing preferred.

Requirements

• College degree in Journalism, Digital Journalism, or similar preferred.
• Advanced computer skills, familiarity with HTML, and common tools used in social media management.
• Must have strong writing, organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work under deadline pressures.
• Excellent news judgment; strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple news stories and work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of copyright laws and media ethics

Nice To Haves

• Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media, and writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories that are updated as news develops
• Monitoring social media accounts and websites to find new content for newscasts and the website
• Collaborating with members of the digital team and the newsroom to create news content that meets our high standards
• Posting to our online and social media platforms using digital publishing tools, video editing software, and other resources
• Creating innovative and user-friendly elements inside of articles for consumption across our platforms, including photo galleries, interactive charts, and other embedded content
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technology are imperative
• Additional duties as assigned, including assignment desk help and conducting interviews for stories
• Ability to field viewer calls, and cold call sources to confirm tips & scanner traffic
• Writing engaging digital headlines & compelling posts on social media
• Assisting the Digital Content Manager in implementing Digital Initiatives
• Clipping video for website/OTT

What This Job Offers

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