Digital Content Producer

AAJA24; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WHYY is seeking a Digital Content Producer in Philadelphia to join our newsroom. You will write, edit and produce multimedia stories for digital and audio platforms, prioritizing digital workflows and audience engagement.

You will collaborate with news digital, reporting and radio teams to ensure timely distribution of content across channels. The role requires delivering compelling content on tight deadlines, with a focus on ensuring accessible user experiences and strong storytelling across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• At least 3 years producing multimedia content for distribution.
• Ability to write for website, social media and radio on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce, write and edit digital content for web, radio and social channels.
• Identify top trending stories and optimize for audience engagement.
• Edit and publish stories for radio and web and on social platforms.
• Produce multimedia stories from wire copy, social media and original reporting.
• Take feeds from the field and develop packages under tight deadlines.
• Optimize content for user experience across digital platforms.
• Prepare newsletters and push alerts as assigned.
• Support content sharing with partners and monitor outlets.

Skills

News judgment

Writing for web

Social media writing

Team collaboration

Audience engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related fields

Tools

WordPress

Pro Tools

Hindenburg

Adobe Audition

Photoshop

Google Docs

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Job description

WHYY

150 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States

Phone: [phone]

Web:

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Category: Online | New Media,

Employment Type:

Posted: 07.27.2026

Job Description

About WHYY

WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.

Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about ourSocial Responsibility Program . It’s how we live.

About the Role

The digital content producer is a key position inside the WHYY newsroom. This journalist is responsible for working collaborative with the news digital, reporting and radio teams to ensure timely distribution of news content. The candidate writes, edits and produces content that publishes on both digital and audio platforms, although digital workflows are prioritized. The digital content producer distributes content to connect our audience with the news and information they need and the position contributes to growing user engagement.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce, write and edit content that meets the needs of targeted audiences on digital platforms
• Identify top trending stories of the day and determine how to maximize for audience
• Edit and publish stories for radio and web, as well as social media
• Produce audio/video/photo and text-based stories from wire copy, social media, staff feeds, original reporting and network feeds
• Take feeds from the field and develop packages on tight deadlines that might include aggregated news, social media, graphics and photos and audio
• Optimize content for user experience across digital platforms
• Create and/or optimize content for newsletters
• Send app push alerts as assigned
• Produce original news stories that you may pitch and/or be assigned and other news content that supports WHYY’s daily journalism coverage and special projects
• Participate in assignment and decision-making process and react to needs of the news cycle to prepare content for digital platforms
• Knowledge of and proficiency with Associated Press style
• Monitor AP, PBS, NPR and other news outlets for relevant partner stories
• Support content sharing with partners
• The regular schedule may include weekend shifts and/or a midday start time
• Available to work nights and weekends as needed per the news cycle and news department scheduling needs, as well as assigned holidays per the overall newsroom scheduling processes
• Maintain a regular and predictable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related fields of study.

Experience: At least three years experience on a professional level producing multimedia content for distribution. Must demonstrate news judgment and ability to write for the website, social media platforms and radio on tight deadlines. Must be attuned to maximizing user experience across platforms and engagement of diverse audiences. Must have demonstrated the ability to work both alone and collaboratively with a team. Demonstrated understanding for how content and distribution strategies may be developed to connect with diverse audiences is a must.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in a web-production platform like WordPress preferred. Ability to use audio editing software like Pro Tools, Hindenburg or Adobe Audition is required. Must be facile with both the technology of web and radio production and must be able to work with technical staff to further develop the website, identify best practices, and problem-solve. Photoshop, Google Docs, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook expertise is required.

*This position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.