Digital News Producer: Fast, Engaging Local Content

TEGNA, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision care

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA's WZZM-TV Grand Rapids is seeking a Digital Content Producer who thrives in a fast-paced news environment. You will write and curate local news content for web, mobile, app and social platforms, ensuring accuracy and editorial quality.

You’ll leverage CMS, SEO and analytics to optimize content, edit stories for AP style, and collaborate with the larger content team to break news and tell compelling stories 24/7.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience in the field
• 1–3 years of experience writing breaking news articles or writing news articles in AP style
• Strong news and editorial judgment and ability to work under time pressure
• Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems; SEO best practices

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content
• Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms (website, mobile app, social media, streaming)
• Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, structure, AP style; optimize for digital
• Use subheads, links, graphics and media to enhance digital stories
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic tone
• Research for facts and credibility
• Monitor news releases and use social listening to find content and enterprise stories
• Analyze data and metrics to inform editorial decisions
• Ensure newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and station brand across platforms

Skills

Writing breaking news

SEO knowledge

News writing style

Social media management

Education

BA/BS in journalism or communications

Tools

CMS

Photo editing

Video editing

ENPS

Edius

Canva

Job description

TEGNA's WZZM-TV Grand Rapids is seeking a Digital Content Producer who thrives in a fast-paced news environment. You will write and curate local news content for web, mobile, app and social platforms, ensuring accuracy and editorial quality.

You’ll leverage CMS, SEO and analytics to optimize content, edit stories for AP style, and collaborate with the larger content team to break news and tell compelling stories 24/7.