Digital Content Producer

Longboat Key News; Westchase (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Longboat Key News in Westchase, Florida, is seeking a versatile news writer to produce daily and breaking news stories for digital platforms. Candidates should possess strong writing skills, a knowledge of AP Style, and the ability to engage audiences through social media.

The position entails working closely with a digital team and requires flexibility, as work may include nights and weekends. A background in online content management, including tools like WordPress, is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience writing news stories for digital platforms is essential.
• Familiarity with online content management systems is required.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Write daily and breaking news stories for digital platforms.
• Crowdsource content and collaborate with a digital team.
• Post original content to social media.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Knowledge of AP Style

Social media innovation

News judgement

Tools

Online CMS software (e.g., WordPress)

Video editing software

Photo editing software

Job description

MISSION

Founded in 2004, Longboat Key News is dedicated to creating a fair, accurate and editorially-balanced publication, both in print and online. The entire operation of the company focuses on the needs of Longboat Key residents as readers and area advertisers desirous of Longboat Key’s affluent market. Our staff strives each day to be meticulous in design, intelligent in composition and exciting in content.

Job Description

Responsibilities include: Writing daily and breaking news stories for digital platforms in a busy environment; Crowdsourcing content from various sources; Working part of a close digital team and communicating effectively with reporters, TV producers, weather etc.; Posting original content to social media.

We're looking for a person who is able to juggle many tasks at once in a fast‑paced newsroom, has solid news judgement, strong writing skills, good knowledge of AP Style, and is innovative with social media. Attention to detail is a must.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have experience writing news stories for a digital platform; a working knowledge of online CMS software such as WordPress, video and photo‑editing skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights/weekends.