What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Content Producer position at News-Press & Gazette Company?
KRDO13|ABC Affiliate
Emmy & Murrow Award Winning Station
Position Title: Digital Content Producer
Requisition Number: 25-1042
Do you want to work for Colorado Springs' news leader? From reporters and managers to account executives and the production team, KRDO13 is always looking for the best and brightest talent for its television and radio programming. KRDO13 is a community-focused organization that delivers to audiences on four diverse platforms: ABC, Telemundo, AM&FM, and Digital.
Job Position Description:
The Digital Content Producer is responsible for posting breaking news and day-to-day content to the station's website as well as social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a winning attitude with a strong sense of urgency required for creating engaging content for digital platforms. Strong writing and storytelling skills are essential elements of this multifaceted position. This position requires a self-starter who can work independently and with a team. This individual will work directly with anchors, reporters, photographers and producers, while reporting to the Digital Content Director and the news management team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all station digital platforms.
- Write, edit and create news content for digital platforms.
- Be aggressive in breaking news and weather to turn around digital content quickly.
- Post videos to digital platforms.
- Seek out live stream opportunities.
- Communicate regularly with news staff to ensure digital platforms are up to date and consistent with broadcast coverage.
- Hold news staff accountable to digital deadlines and initiatives.
- Provide feedback and make changes to digital news content written by newsroom staff.
- Must have an interest and ability to use digital metrics to measure success.
- Confirm information from official sources.
- Assist in executing some sales initiatives
- Coordinate platform improvements and site changes and work with corporate digital platform managers.
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA Degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications.
- Prior newsroom experience writing content.
- Strong writing and grammar skills.
- Sound news judgment, journalistic integrity and an understanding of audience needs and expectations.
- Prior experience creating content for social media platforms.
- Basic knowledge of HTML, video and editing Skills
- Must have urgency and can-do, winning attitude.
Benefits:
As an employee you will be eligible for:
- PTO (Paid Time Off), Sick Leave, & Personal Holidays
- Health, Dental, & Vision Coverages
- 401k with an Employer Match
- FSA (Flexible Savings Account) & HSA (Health Savings Account)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Referral Program Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
KRDO13 also offers company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance and Basic AD&D coverages.
Annual Salary Range:
$40,000 to $43,000; based on experience. Non-Exempt.
Other Items to Consider:
- Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
- Background Check Required
KRDO13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $40,000 - $43,000
