Digital Content Producer: News & Social Media

KRGV; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KRGV-TV Channel 5 News in Weslaco, Texas is seeking a Digital Content Producer to join its digital team. The role focuses on writing, editing, and posting stories to KRGV.com and social media, coordinating coverage with the newsroom, and generating breaking news across platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong AP style writing, solid news judgment, and can work independently. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; video editing is a plus. This is a full-time position based in Weslaco.

Qualifications

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in journalism or at least two years of newsroom experience.
• Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.
• Video editing skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit news stories for KRGV.com and post to social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
• Coordinate news coverage with reporters, photographers, producers, editors and management, including live reports during breaking news.
• Generate story ideas and breaking news on all platforms.

Skills

Strong writing

Social media savvy

AP style knowledge

News judgment

Independent work

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in journalism

Two years newsroom experience

Tools

Video editing

Job description

KRGV-TV Channel 5 News in Weslaco, Texas is seeking a Digital Content Producer to join its digital team. The role focuses on writing, editing, and posting stories to KRGV.com and social media, coordinating coverage with the newsroom, and generating breaking news across platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong AP style writing, solid news judgment, and can work independently. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; video editing is a plus. This is a full-time position based in Weslaco.