DIGITAL NEWS CONTENT PRODUCER - WNDU

FOX Carolina News • South Bend, IN

2h

About The Position

WNDU-TV & DIGITAL is looking for a News Digital Content Producer with a passion for innovative online storytelling, who embraces change and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This person is an avid news consumer and understands what drives users to social media and digital platforms, effectively working as part of a team and independently. We approach content as a screen-agnostic experience and reach our audiences on all platforms from the web to TikTok, podcasts, and streaming apps. The Digital Content Producer is a leader in our newsroom, engaged in the community, and understands what makes a story unique and important.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and within the digital team.
• 1-3 years of experience producing news content for TV or digital platforms.
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize tasks to meet numerous deadlines throughout the day.
• Flexibility with scheduling and assigned work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. A motor vehicle record check is required.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent newsroom experience preferred.
• Previous experience as an assignment editor is a plus.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to be #1.

Responsibilities

• Produce original and engaging stories that showcase the best of the WNDU brand for all of our digital platforms, including streaming and social media.
• Calmly cover breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts with urgency, accuracy, and context and deliver on all platforms.
• Copy-edit reporter articles for accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
• Collaborate with leadership, reporters, anchors, producers, editors, and photographers to create and optimize daily and planned content.
• Monitor trends and social engagement through Social News Desk, CrowdTangle, Chartbeat, and Google Analytics.
• Understand and prioritize Search Engine Optimization when writing and posting articles.
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize engagement and curate the WNDU app and homepage.
• Uphold the journalistic integrity of your own work and your peers by exercising sound news judgment and ethics.
• Assist with assignment desk duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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