Part-Time Digital Content Editor

WBND ABC57; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

WBND ABC57 is looking for a Part-Time Digital Content Editor to write and develop news stories for ABC57.com and manage content on various social media channels. The role includes operating the teleprompter during live newscasts and contributing web content for remote broadcasts.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/G.E.D., strong communication and writing skills, and experience in digital content. A working knowledge of AP Style is preferred.

WBND ABC57 offers various benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with digital content.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop news stories for ABC57.com.
• Publish news content across social media.
• Operate the teleprompter for live newscast.
• Produce web content for live broadcasts.

Skills

Strong communicator

Excellent writing skills

Working knowledge of AP Style

Ability to handle competing priorities

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family‑owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks and local broadcast stations across the country. Weigel leads in broadcast television with networks such as MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, Movies! Network, Catchy Comedy Network, H&I – Heroes & Icons Network, Start TV Network, Dabl Network, Story Television Network, MeTV Toons Network, WEST – Western Entertainment Series Television Network, and the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. Weigel also produces original network TV programs like Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call, and operates local stations offering entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Part‑Time Digital Content Editor

What You’ll Do

• Write and develop news stories for ABC57.com
• Publish news content across social media channels and issue push alerts through the news app
• Operate the teleprompter for our live newscast
• Produce and contribute web content for our live remote broadcasts, including ABC57 Kickoff & Tipoff and South Bend Cubs Opening Day
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Previous experience with digital content
• Working knowledge of AP Style preferred
• Strong communicator and excellent writing skills
• Proficiency handling competing priorities in a tight deadline

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified‑FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.