Digital Content Producer

Morgan Murphy Media; Galena (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KOAM News Now is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer to grow our digital platforms by delivering engaging content across social, streaming, and web channels. You will publish stories with strong headlines, monitor breaking news, and write web copy in AP style for rapid online posting.

As part of a fast-paced newsroom, you’ll craft platform-specific content, clip videos, and assist with basic graphics while ensuring accuracy and ethical reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and ability to work fast under deadline.
• Excellent writing and editing skills (AP style; web-friendly).
• Basic multimedia skills including photo editing and simple video clipping.
• Verification mindset with source checking and corrections.
• Flexible schedule for part-time newsroom hours.

Responsibilities

• Publish and optimize stories (headlines, SEO, tags, links, images).
• Monitor breaking news sources and update stories quickly.
• Write/edit web stories from scripts and notes with AP-style copy.
• Distribute/repurpose content for TikTok/Facebook/X/Instagram with platform-specific copy.
• Clip/post short video, add captions/titles, create simple graphics.
• Curate homepage/sections, prioritize content, coordinate newsroom handoffs.
• Verify facts/sources and use analytics to refine headlines and placement.

Skills

Strong news judgment

Excellent writing/editing

Basic multimedia skills

Verification mindset

Schedule flexibility

Tools

Canva

Adobe

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

Apply online at KoamNewsNow.com/jobs and include a link to work samples.

KOAM NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.