Breaking News Digital Editor & Producer

TEGNA Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision care

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Digital Content Producer for WLTX-TV C in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on writing and distributing fast, accurate local news content across website, app, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate writes with urgency, uses SEO, and collaborates with the larger content team to break news in a 24/7 environment. Strong newsroom judgment and live-breaking coverage experience are valued.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience writing breaking news articles in AP style.
• Strong writing, newsroom judgment, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices.
• Experience with CMS and basic photo/video editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content.
• Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms.
• Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, structure and AP style.
• Use subheads, hyperlinks and media to enhance digital stories.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
• Research facts and credibility.
• Monitor news releases and use social listening for new content.
• Analyze data and metrics to inform editorial decisions.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or senior digital producers.
• Uphold newsroom integrity and station brand across platforms.

Skills

Strong writing

AP style

SEO best practices

CMS usage

Photo/video editing basics

Social media content

Audience analytics

Education

BA/BS in journalism or communications

Tools

CMS

ENPS

Edius

Canva

Canva

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Digital Content Producer for WLTX-TV C in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on writing and distributing fast, accurate local news content across website, app, streaming and social platforms.

The ideal candidate writes with urgency, uses SEO, and collaborates with the larger content team to break news in a 24/7 environment. Strong newsroom judgment and live-breaking coverage experience are valued.