Digital Content Producer

TEGNA; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is looking for a Digital Content Producer to join its newsroom team. The role involves crafting original news content, utilizing SEO strategies, and managing multimedia outreach. Ideal candidates should possess strong writing skills and a solid understanding of digital content production best practices. This full-time position includes a variety of benefits and requires the ability to thrive in fast-paced news environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and eye care coverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Ability to produce and edit news stories quickly and accurately.
• Experience producing and packaging content for digital platforms.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Track multiple streams of information to keep up with the daily news cycle.
• Write, package and publish original news content.
• Use audience analytics tools and SEO strategies to discover story ideas.

Skills

Strong writing skills

SEO knowledge

Experience with CMS

Social media strategy

Video and photo editing

Education

BA/BS in journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.

13News Now / WVEC, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Digital Content Producer to join our newsroom digital team that handles the daily production of news content across our website, mobile and streaming apps and social media platforms. This role uses SEO strategies, audience listening and real‑time trend monitoring to identify and craft engaging stories and guide digital content priorities across all platforms.

Successful Digital Content Producers at 13News Now are newsroom leaders. They track multiple streams of information keeping the newsroom on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. They take initiative in confirming news tips and creating original content stories, videos, social posts and more around key audience drivers such as breaking and trending news, weather, sports and politics. They also edit and enhance content created by others to ensure accuracy, clarity and impact.

Qualified candidates must be strong writers first, with the ability to produce and edit news stories quickly and accurately, and demonstrate that skill through a timed writing and copy‑editing test. They should also have solid news judgment and experience producing and packaging content for digital platforms. Candidates must be able to type at least 40 words per minute and bring a working knowledge of SEO, social‑media strategy, CMS, and video‑or‑photo‑editing tools. They should be highly organized, communicative and proactive with the ability to balance daily production tasks alongside project‑style work.

This is a full‑time 40‑hour‑per‑week position. The schedule will likely include weekends, evenings and holidays and is subject to change depending on staffing needs and the demands of the news cycle.

Responsibilities

• Track multiple streams of information to keep up with the daily news cycle
• Communicate effectively with teammates and the newsroom
• Reach out to organizations, individuals and other sources to confirm information
• Research for facts and credibility
• Write in a compelling conversational and professional manner
• Write, package and publish original news content
• Edit reporter stories for grammar, content structure and AP style
• Use creative production/story‑packaging techniques like subheads, hyperlinks, graphics and media (viewer pictures, UGC, etc.) to enhance stories
• Use audience analytics tools and SEO strategies; practice social‑media listening and monitor digital audience trends to discover story ideas, determine content creation and make a variety of editorial decisions for our digital platforms
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or senior digital producers

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• Professional/news writing and/or digital content production experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage
• An understanding of the tenets of professional journalism, news values and news writing fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of AP style, grammar and copy‑editing basics
• An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging audience‑driven content
• Experience using CMS, photo and video‑editing systems
• Experience creating and managing content on major social media platforms
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital metrics (a plus)

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full‑time and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full‑time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1%–80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, all employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor appointments with a physician through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email.

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Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.

Key Skills

• Promotional events
• Image campaigns
• Promotional campaigns
• Communications
• News image
• Promotional content
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Promotional materials
• Digital media
• Promotional spots
• Video production
• Station image

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1