KIDY/KXVA, FOX West Texas, is looking for a Digital Content Producer. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced news environment, be a stickler for grammar and have an attention to details of stories that affect West Texas. A sense of urgency to get information to the public is pivotal. Journalism experience and the ability to produce clean copy is required. This content producer is a detail-oriented fact finder, strategist and writer who will use strong and informed news judgement to discover and create original content for FOX West Texas and they can pivot and prioritize as needs in the newsroom change and adapt.
Overall duties include original content producing, copy editing, a strong understanding of SEO, moderating user-generated content, as well as monitoring news tips and using strong news judgement to identify the best stories we should cover as a station. Producers will also help monitor what’s trending locally and nationally while working with other TEGNA stations.
This position will distribute FOX West Texas news content digitally to reach our consumers wherever they are, on whatever device they are using at the time and includes implementing best practices by platform, social listening, making data-informed decisions and copy editing for desktop/mobile/social outlets.
Responsibilities:
- Write and publish stories to all FOX West Texas digital/mobile/social platform
- Report news accurately and update as it unfolds, with strong breaking news skills
- Generate web traffic through application of advanced SEO and social media skills
Requirements:
- BA/BS in Journalism degree or similar field, such as English or Communications
- Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills
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
