DIGITAL PRODUCER/REPORTER - KTUU

FOX Carolina News•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Digital Content Producer/Reporter gathers, writes, reports, and copy edits news stories for digital platforms, apps, and digital extensions. The role generates story ideas for digital and broadcast coverage and edits and posts multimedia content to digital platforms and social media. On-camera appearances on CTV, television, and digital or social media platforms are expected. The position may also shoot video and live-stream press conferences or breaking news events as needed. The schedule includes nights and weekends, holiday work, and assigned fill-in shifts covering the AM shift.

Requirements

Knowledge of the AP Stylebook.
Ability to use social media outlets to engage viewers.
Ability to shoot and edit video.
Ability to work well under pressure and with limited supervision.
Strong initiative and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers or readers.
Solid keyboarding skills.
Comfortable, clear, accurate, conversational delivery on-air and on digital live platforms.
Ability to work with Google Docs, ARC CMS, ENPS, Grass Valley editing software, or equivalent.
College degree in Journalism or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Grass Valley Edius is a plus.

Responsibilities

Gather, write, report, and copy edit news stories for digital platforms, apps, and digital extensions.
Generate story ideas for digital and broadcast coverage.
Copy-edit digital news stories written by other newsroom reporters.
Edit and post multimedia content to digital platforms and social media.
Appear on camera as a reporter for CTV, television, and digital or social media platforms.
Shoot video and live-stream press conferences or breaking news events as needed.
Make phone calls and work with other reporters and newsmakers to generate content for digital platforms and broadcast.
Create visuals and graphics to increase digital and social media engagement.
Develop and maintain sources for online and on-air reporting.
Monitor current events.
Respond to viewer and reader inquiries by phone, email, and social media.
Work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and assigned AM-shift fill-in coverage.