Digital Content Producer - KHON+ Connected TV

KHON2 News; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KHON2 News is seeking a Digital Content Producer in Hawaii. The role involves writing and developing content for KHON2.com and the KHON+ streaming platform. The ideal candidate will excel at producing clear news stories, managing livestreams, and ensuring high production quality across multiple platforms.

Key responsibilities include coordinating content, editing video, and engaging with on-air talent. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency with digital tools and a keen understanding of journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Quickly write accurate, concise, and clear news stories employing AP Style.
• Manage video livestreams and edit video clips for digital platforms.
• Comfortable working with on-air talent and digital technology.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit video content using OBS Studio.
• Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories.
• Coordinate with reporters and digital teams to ensure timely news updates.

Skills

AP Style proficiency

Live production systems experience

WordPress knowledge

Social media management

Research and analysis skills

Tools

OBS Studio

vMix

Akta

Job description

KHON-TV is looking for a Digital Content Producer to write and develop content for KHON2.com and KHON+ (Our new Connected TV Streaming Platform).

The ideal candidate will:

• Quickly write accurate, concise, and clear News stories that employ AP Style and are free of typos, grammatical errors, and spelling/punctuation mistakes
• Write and edit scripts in a conversational, viewer-friendly style for streaming audiences
• Integrate digital content with broadcast coverage, working with the assignment desk, show producers, and on-air reporters
• Be comfortable with digital technology, managing video livestreams and editing and posting video clips to KHON2.com and KHON's social media channels
• Serve as a content creator willing to produce stories/segments and possibly host one or more live digital productions on KHON+
• Train and coproduce on-air talent to produce and live stream digital newscasts
• Schedule and coordinate shows for KHON+

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit video content using OBS Studio and other tools
• Ensure all content meets high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality
• Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories
• Host CTV shows from our streaming studio
• Arrange interviews with people for exclusive CTV shows
• Self‑direct a show through OBS Studio setup and coordinate guests for in‑studio or remote appearances
• Plan content for each day
• Schedule connected television app programming by crafting blocks of engaging content
• Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams to ensure breaking news reaches all platforms (CTV app, web, Facebook, YouTube) in real time
• Monitor social media accounts and post content on our social channels
• Monitor analytics and viewer behavior to help shape content decisions
• Keep up to date with local, state, national, and world news
• Write and edit stories for the web and other digital platforms/channels
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Skills

• Experience with live production systems (OBS Studio, vMix, switchers, ENPS, or similar streaming tools)
• Knowledge of WordPress, Akta, or similar digital content management systems
• Familiarity with delivering content to CTV platforms such as Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV