Digital Content Creator _ Producer

Fox; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox TV Stations in Orlando, FL is hiring a Digital Content Creator to tell stories that matter to digital and social users across Florida. You will lead digital efforts on nights and weekends from Orlando and Tampa, reporting to the Regional Digital Content Manager.

You are an expert in digital platforms with strong writing and copy editing skills. You will create text stories, photos/graphics, live streams, and social content, engage communities, and monitor real-time analytics while meeting

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience developing and publishing content on digital and social platforms.
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.
• Excellent writer and storyteller with superior news judgement.
• Impeccable copy editing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, UX-focused content related to news and events for local users and beyond.
• Engage and build loyalty among digital communities and audiences.
• Serve as liaison to newsroom to maintain digital and social dominance.
• Distribute high-interest stories across platforms and monitor real-time analytics.
• Follow group standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Storytelling

Copy editing

Social media

News judgement

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication skills

Analytics tools

Video editing

Education

BA/BS in Journalism or Communications

Tools

CMS

Video publishing

Live streaming

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're hiring a Digital Content Creator to be part of our next-level team at FOX 35 (O&O) in Orlando, Florida. Reporting to the Regional Digital Content Manager and will be laser-focused on telling stories that matter most to digital and social users across Florida - and doing it better than anyone else.

Does this sound like you? You're smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of energy. You're an expert in digital and social media platforms. You know a big story when you hear it. You have a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors. You could copy edit in your sleep (but you won't- we promise). You love a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to learn new things. You've got goals, which you strive to meet and exceed (all of them). You thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise. What you do matters, and you're out to make a difference. Most of all, you want to win. Every. Single. Day.

The person we're looking for lives and breathes digital news and information, and is driven by an intense passion for storytelling. If that's you, your dream team awaits.

This position is based in Orlando and will lead digital efforts on nights and weekends across our platforms in Orlando and Tampa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create compelling, UX-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to local users and beyond, including text stories, photos/graphics, live streaming content, breaking news, and social media elements.
• Engage and build loyalty among communities.
• Serve as liaison to newsroom, ensuring digital and social dominance.
• Reach and engage users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and beyond.
• Work with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
• Follow group standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years experience developing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms preferred.
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.
• Excellent writer and storyteller.
• Superior news judgement.
• Impeccable writing and copy editing skills.
• Overwhelming attention to detail.
• Thrive under deadline pressure.
• Stellar communication skills.
• Social media expert.
• Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
• Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).
• Flexibility in schedule a must to be able to meet business demand.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $58,000.00-63,364.00 annually.

This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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