KYTX CBS 19, TEGNA's station in the Tyler-Longview market, is looking for a full-time Digital Content Producer. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves local news and wants to work on the cutting edge of digital and social media. We are looking for a journalist who is innovative and has solid news judgment, strong news writing skills and social media experience. Our digital content producers create original content to reach our customers wherever they are, on whatever device they are using. They also manage content produced by others, including copy editing, for our various desktop/mobile/social outlets. Our digital producers want to win on all platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Write and post daily content on all digital platforms including social media
- Report news as it happens online (strong breaking news skills) and reach the widest possible audience through application of advanced social media skills
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (user-generated content, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
- Monitor news releases, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, social media mining tools and other online news sources to gather information and post content to the KYTX CBS 19 digital platforms
- Work with all newsroom departments on content coverage, broadcast-digital coordination, and social listening
- Coordinate live stream of news events daily online and on social media, with heavy emphasis on breaking news
- Edit newscast segment video to post on KYTX CBS 19 digital platforms
- Identify compelling, uique stories and user-generated content of interest to our audience
- Create original video for web and social platforms
- Conduct interviews with story characters and newsmakers
- Ensure our homepage is reflective of the most high-interest stories, featuring the most current imagery and latest information
- Perform other tasks as required by News Director
- BA/BS in Journalism, Communications or related field
- 1-2 years of journalism experience, campus media, or internships
- Experience in photojournalism, editing and content management systems
- A deep knowledge of AP-style, grammar and punctuation
- Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- Understanding of how to use audience analytics tools like Crowdtangle, Taboola, Google Analytics and Google Trends
- Strong social media skills on platforms to include Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
- Knowledge of ENPS, Premiere and Photoshop a plus
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-pressure deadlines
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
- Bilingual (Spanish) writing ability a plus
Requirements:
- Write and post daily content on all digital platforms including social media
- Report news as it happens online (strong breaking news skills) and reach the widest possible audience through application of advanced social media skills
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (user-generated content, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
- Monitor news releases, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, social media mining tools and other online news sources to gather information and post content to the KYTX CBS 19 digital platforms
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
