Newsroom Digital Content Producer & Video Editor

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KEPR-TV is seeking a Digital Content Producer / Video Editor to grow our audience across digital platforms and turn newsroom content into engaging online experiences. You will publish, edit, and optimize stories for our website and social channels, while maintaining accuracy, branding, and newsroom standards.

You’ll work under tight deadlines, collaborate with editors and reporters, craft compelling headlines and thumbnails, and help drive breaking news coverage and live streams for the morning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Proficiency in linear video editing software.
• Understanding of social media platforms and digital content trends.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish news stories to KEPR’s website and mobile platforms in AP style.
• Post breaking news quickly and accurately, updating as new information comes available.
• Optimize content for SEO and engagement.
• Craft compelling headlines, push alerts, and social platforms.
• Edit video for both linear and digital platforms.
• Reformat broadcast content into digital-first video.
• Create thumbnails and text overlays to enhance engagement.
• Ensure all video meets station standards for accuracy, quality, and branding.
• Schedule and publish content across social platforms.
• Monitor social trends and identify opportunities for viral or high-performing content.
• Collaborate with team to promote enterprise and breaking stories.
• Contribute ideas to grow audience and improve user experience.
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute digital story ideas.
• Assist in live streaming coverage of breaking news and special events.

Skills

Strong writing & copy-editing

Social media understanding

Deadline-driven multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Linear video editing software

Job description

KEPR-TV is seeking a Digital Content Producer / Video Editor to grow our audience across digital platforms and turn newsroom content into engaging online experiences. You will publish, edit, and optimize stories for our website and social channels, while maintaining accuracy, branding, and newsroom standards.

You’ll work under tight deadlines, collaborate with editors and reporters, craft compelling headlines and thumbnails, and help drive breaking news coverage and live streams for the morning