Digital News Content Producer - Wwbt
About The Position
Richmond’s #1 news operation, 12 On Your Side, seeks a versatile, full-time hybrid Digital Content Producer and Newscast Editor. This is a unique hybrid role designed for a storyteller who excels in both traditional television production and digital media. You will split your week between two core functions: 1. Newscast Video Editor (2 days a week): Editing high-quality, fast-paced video content, reporter packages, and audio under tight deadlines for our television newscasts. 2. Digital Content Producer (3 days a week): Writing SEO-optimized news stories for 12onyourside.com and our mobile apps, managing social media channels, and producing/reporting content for our streaming channels.
Requirements
- Professional experience with video editing software (e.g., Edius, Adobe Premiere, or similar).
- Proven ability to write clean, accurate news copy on tight deadlines under minimal supervision.
- Strong grasp of digital publishing, social media platform strategies, and SEO best practices.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to collaborate across broadcast and digital teams.
- College degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership skills
- Digital and social media experience
Responsibilities
- Edit video elements, soundbites, and full packages for live television newscasts.
- Ensure high technical standards and speed under tight live-news deadlines.
- Write, update, and publish local news stories, headlines, and breaking news alerts for the station website and news app.
- Manage and publish engaging content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
- Help produce/stream live or recorded news/feature content for our digital streaming channels (Roku, website, app).
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
Education Level
Associate degree
