Now more than ever, we need journalists to give a voice to those who can’t be heard and to empower a stronger community. WOI (Local 5 News), TEGNA's ABC station in Des Moines, Iowa is looking for a dynamic Digital Content Producer to join our team.
The ideal candidate has a great attitude, accurately writes breaking news articles, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to work on the cutting edge of television, digital and social media. Journalism experience and the ability to produce clean copy is required. Grammar nerds are preferred, as this position includes copy-editing colleagues’ work. This producer is a digital reporter and writer who will use strong news judgment to find and produce original content for WOI's platforms including broadcast, digital and social. This producer must enjoy collaboration and be a creative thinker who thrives on interacting with our audience and working in a team atmosphere. This role involves working closely with our anchors and reporters to accurately create and publish content.
Duties include writing original digital content, copy editing, writing SEO-friendly headlines, and moderating user-generated content.
The successful candidate is innovative with strong writing skills, social media experience and solid news judgment. Qualified candidates will have some experience producing television or posting stories to digital-mobile-social platforms, knowledge of online CMS software, video and photo-editing skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Help create news content for WOI's digital and social platforms.
- Report news quickly and accurately as it happens online, with an emphasis on creating the best audience experience while also winning Google Search traffic.
- Post photos and other content to WeAreIowa.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Instagram Stories.
- Monitor real-time analytics, such as Crowdtangle and Taboola Newsroom, to maximize reader engagement and learn what kind of stories perform well.
- Efficiently scour the Internet, including TikTok, NextDoor, local Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and Twitter for viral or impactful stories our audience cares about.
- Help with monitoring text messages, emails and adding story tips to the daily planner.
- Participate in news editorial meetings, pitching ideas and working with staff to develop original and impactful journalism ideas for digital and TV.
Requirements:
- Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
- Experience working as a digital journalist.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage assignments and requests from various sources with an ability to work well with varied personalities within deadline.
- Understanding of media ethics as well as fair and unbiased reporting practices.
- Experience with video production, YouTube channels, non-linear editing software, Search Engine Optimization or using live analytics tools are a huge plus.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
