Digital Content Producer

Morgan Murphy Media; Galena (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KOAM News Now is seeking a Digital Content Producer to grow our digital products by creating and publishing content across social, streaming, and digital platforms. You’ll work in a fast-paced newsroom environment, making publishing decisions under deadline and supporting breaking news and daily coverage.

Responsibilities include writing and editing web stories in AP style, optimizing headlines for SEO, and distributing content to TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram, with basic video clipping and

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment with speed and accuracy under deadline.
• Excellent writing and editing skills (AP style; clear, concise, web-friendly)
• Verification mindset (source checking, UGC verification, transparent corrections/updates)
• Schedule flexibility for part-time newsroom hours

Responsibilities

• Publish and optimize stories (headlines, SEO, tags, related links, image selection/cropping, formatting)
• Monitor breaking news sources and update stories quickly and accurately
• Write/edit web stories from scripts, releases, and reporter notes using strong AP-style copy
• Distribute/repurpose content for TikTok/Facebook/X/Instagram, including platform-appropriate copy and scheduling
• Clip/post short video, add basic captions/titles, and create simple graphics as needed
• Curate homepage/sections, prioritize content, and coordinate newsroom handoffs
• Verify facts/sources and follow ethics/legal guidelines; use analytics to refine headlines and placement

Skills

Strong news judgment

Writing & editing (AP style)

Verification mindset

Schedule flexibility (part-time)

Tools

Canva

Adobe (Photoshop/Video)

Job description

Digital Content Producer

About the Role

KOAM News Now is seeking a full time Digital Content Producer to help grow our digital products by creating and publishing content that informs, engages, and empowers viewers across social, streaming, and digital platforms. You’ll work in a fast-paced newsroom environment, making smart publishing decisions under deadline and supporting breaking news and daily coverage.

About the Company

KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, a family-owned and operated company since 1890. Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, mobile and streaming apps, and a digital marketing agency across its 11 locations. We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Publish and optimize stories (headlines, SEO, tags, related links, image selection/cropping, formatting)
• Monitor breaking news sources and update stories quickly and accurately
• Write/edit web stories from scripts, releases, and reporter notes using strong AP-style copy
• Distribute/repurpose content for TikTok/Facebook/X/Instagram, including platform-appropriate copy and scheduling
• Clip/post short video, add basic captions/titles, and create simple graphics as needed
• Curate homepage/sections, prioritize content, and coordinate newsroom handoffs
• Verify facts/sources and follow ethics/legal guidelines; use analytics to refine headlines and placement

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment with speed and accuracy under deadline
• Excellent writing and editing skills (AP style; clear, concise, web-friendly)
• Basic multimedia skills (photo editing, simple video clipping, captions; Canva/Adobe a plus)
• Verification mindset (source checking, UGC verification, transparent corrections/updates)
• Schedule flexibility for part-time newsroom hours

KOAM NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.