Digital Content Producer

Missouri Broadcasters Association; Galena, Pittsburg (KS, KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will optimize headlines, manage SEO, and coordinate posts for TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram, plus basic video clipping and graphics as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and speed under deadline.
• Excellent writing and editing skills (AP style).
• Basic multimedia skills (photo editing, simple video clipping).
• Verification mindset (source checks, corrections/updates).
• Schedule flexibility for part-time newsroom hours.

Responsibilities

• Publish and optimize stories (headlines, SEO, tags, image selection).
• Monitor breaking news sources and update stories quickly and accurately.
• Write/edit web stories from scripts and notes using AP-style copy.
• Distribute/repurpose content for TikTok/Facebook/X/Instagram with platform-appropriate copy.
• Clip/post short video, add 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.

Skills

News judgment

AP-style writing

Multimedia basics

Verification mindset

Part-time flexibility

Job description

Post Date: September 4, 2026 Closing Date: October 4, 2026

Company: Morgan Murphy Media
Company Website
Location: Joplin, Galena/Pittsburg, KS
Full Time

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