DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - WMBF

FOX Carolina News • Myrtle Beach, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WMBF News in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, 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 get content out quickly on all digital platforms. You will have the opportunity to focus on breaking news in a fast-paced environment as well as enterprise digital reporting and multi-platform content development. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas for digital spaces. Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media, and AP style preferred.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent background. Some newsroom experience preferred
• Must be a team player with a strong passion for innovative storytelling, newsgathering, and lifelong learning
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere and behave in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage (e.g., hurricanes, elections, special events).
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media, and AP style preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of Social Media editing, Google Analytics, and other tools to gain an edge on the competition

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
• Clipping/Assigning video to our multi-platform digital assets
• Collaborating with members of the digital team and the newsroom to create news content that meets our high standards
• Posting to our digital platforms, using video editing software, and other resources
• Creating innovative and user-friendly elements inside articles for consumption across our platforms, including slideshows, 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 to confirm breaking news tips, 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 Leadership in implementing Digital Initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree