Digital Content Producer & News Reporter

News Journal; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

News Journal in Corbin, KY is seeking a Digital Journalist to write and edit engaging stories for multimedia platforms and monitor engagement with analytics tools. The role is on-site in Corbin and includes producing video and audio content for multiple platforms.

You will cover local events, optimize the homepage and social feeds, and ensure timely, accurate reporting. A bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required; strong writing and deadline discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong presentation and communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics and WP Engine.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, broadcasting, or a related field is a plus—but not required.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit engaging news stories for multimedia platforms.
• Copy-edit news articles for accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
• Monitor trends and social engagement through Google Analytics and Google Site Kit.
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize engagement and curate the News Journal social media platforms and website homepage.
• Film high-quality video and audio content for use on multiple platforms.
• Cover local news stories ranging from scheduled events to breaking news.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

WP Engine

Job description

Job Category: Digital and Print Media

Requisition Number: DIGIT004988

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Corbin, KY 40701, USA

Description

Duties and responsibilities:

• Write and edit engaging news stories for multimedia platforms.
• Copy-edit news articles for accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
• Monitor trends and social engagement through Google Analytics and Google Site Kit.
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize engagement and curate the News Journal social media platforms and website homepage.
• Film high-quality video and audio content for use on multiple platforms.
• Cover local news stories ranging from scheduled events to breaking news.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent and consecutive deadlines.
• Strong presentation and communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics and WP Engine.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, broadcasting, or a related field is a plus—but not required.

Communication

Advanced

Education

Bachelors or better in Business or related field.

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