Digital Content Producer

Iowa Broadcasters Association; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KCAU 9 News, the Nexstar ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, is seeking a Digital Content Producer to execute the digital content plan across platforms, including news, weather and sports content.

The role leads transitioning to a multi-platform newsroom, provides training, and creates/edit original content beyond on-air material for strong brand engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or related field and newsroom experience preferred.
• Live, working web samples or print pages show your ability to publish digitally.
• Proficiency in AP style and basic HTML is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the digital content plan hour by hour across platforms.
• Develop and lead a strategy for station content to attract viewers.
• Shoot, edit, and produce content for on-air and digital use.
• Pitches on-brand local and trending stories in daily meetings.
• Manage social media and website to reinforce the brand.

Skills

Social media management

Editorial judgment

Pitching stories

AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

HTML

CSS

Job description

Jobdescription It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

KCAU 9 News, the Nexstar ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, is seeking a Digital Content Producer. This position is responsible for hour-by-hour execution of the digital content plan. This includes showcasing news, weather and sports content on all platforms.

This position is the foundation of the KCAU 9 News Digital Department works closely with the assignment desk and with Digital Reporters who contribute local, digital exclusive content to the various digital platforms.

The Digital Producer leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.

• Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
• Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
• Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
• Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Shoots and edits content for on-air and digital
• Produces reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Finds new ways to use Social-Media and our website to engage with viewers

Requirements & Skills:

• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop and Basic HTML preferred
• CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Responds positively to feedback