Digital Content Producer, KJRH

The E.W. Scripps Company • Tulsa, OK

62d • Onsite

About The Position

KJRH, the NBC affiliate in Tulsa, Oklahoma, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for its next Digital Content Producer. The Digital Content Producer organizes, writes scripts, and updates content on digital platforms with a primary focus on local websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms. This person is responsible for creating compelling content that is aligned with and enhances the station's and/or Scripps brand. Why Tulsa? Tulsa is where culture, opportunity, and community come together. From the Tulsa Theater District to the Philbrook Museum of Art, creativity is everywhere. With a strong energy sector, a booming tech scene, and a legacy in jazz, blues, and the legendary "Tulsa Sound," Tulsa is more than a city - it's a story worth sharing. Apply today to join an exceptional team of journalists!

Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Proven writing skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail, developed from working for a professional or student news organization
• Skilled with content management systems, video editing, image editing, and social networking
• Must have a strong desire to focus on web-based content
• Strong relationship-building skills that are essential to newsroom collaboration, along with creativity and the ability to handle deadlines and multi-tasking
• Must have working knowledge of how to use and update social media platforms
• Must have photo editing skills with the ability to manipulate, crop, and enhance images as needed for publishing on websites
• Must have demonstrated experience with creative video editing for social and web platforms, with a knowledge of video editing software

Responsibilities

• Turn breaking news, enterprise stories, press releases, third party sources, or news tips into unique articles on the web, including but not limited to headlines, thumbnails, short news alerts and teases, interactive embedded elements, outside links, maps, slideshows and custom modules.
• Post articles to social media to drive engagement and web clicks.
• Cut video and assign engaging metadata for YouTube, website, app, OTT and third-party services.
• Build and monitor livestreams to various platforms.
• Edit platform-specific social media graphics to showcase storytelling.
• Assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news and severe weather to ensure high quality, consistent community coverage online with attention to grammatical detail.
• Actively collaborate with editorial and technical staff to migrate content to media platforms, including video, audio, vertical video, still photos and graphics.
• Build out special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase user engagement.
• Update and interact with fans/followers on social media.
• Optimize the user experience by tracking live web metrics and user experience best practices.
• Apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices to every piece of content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees