Description:

KTVL has an immediate opening for a creative Digital Content Producer! This person will work directly with station management to create strategic plans for retention and acquisition across all platforms. This position will also work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director on the stations’ websites and social media sites. In this position you will determine the content and flow of the sites and pages and work with management to generate and write stories.

Job Responsibilities:

Must be a self-starter
Have strong writing and editing abilities
Excellent project management and communication skills
The ability to meet short deadlines, multitask, and work well under pressure
Effective & Timely use of Internet, Social Networking and Mobile. Seek out and post relevant information (words, images and/or video) to station’s digital platforms in an accurate and timely manner.
Engage audience through effective use of social media, (E.G., Facebook, Twitter) for both newsgathering purposes and interaction. Also includes uploading material (words, stills and/or video) from the field or TV station to those sites when applicable.
Engage and help grow audience through effective use of station’s mobile news platform. Includes sending breaking news, sports or weather alerts to mobile devices.
Listening and responding to scanner traffic
Requirements:

Previous experience as a web writer or web editor is preferred
Experience in a newsroom setting on the assignment desk is preferred
Video editing skills a plus
Degree in Journalism or a related field preferred
Solid news judgment is key
Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy. This includes, but is not limited to, AP style writing, attention to grammar, and a sense of urgency when breaking news happens
Bachelor’s degree preferred

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