KATU/KUNP seeks an experienced Digital Content Producer to join our team in the new year. We are looking for a candidate who are excited about producing news stories on multiple platforms. A successful candidate knows how to use analytics to guide story choices and understands the needs of different platforms. But first, you have to know and love NEWS!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic understanding of online photo editing platforms
- Videography and basic editing skills would be helpful
- Creating/writing engaging, innovative posts for sharing on social media platforms
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task while also working independently when needed
- Must be able to learn from mistakes and be receptive to guidance/feedback
- Able to communicate and work well with the digital and Newsroom teams
- Ability to understand/talk to a wide variety of sources, including but not limited to press releases, social media posts, government statements and court rulings, and be able to seamlessly report/post online news content/stories from that source
- College degree required
- Newsroom writing experience preferred
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- Will write, create, and post content to KATU.com
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced newsroom, juggling push alerts, live streaming, writing, and updating digital stories while being able to conceive/implement posts for social media all while communicating with web and TV reporters/producers/Assignment Desk
- Post breaking news stories and video to digital platforms in order to continue our tradition of being the first station in the market to update
- Review wires, feeds, news partners (CNN and ABC News) other news sources, social media, and the internet for content to round out local, regional, and national coverage on-site
- Be able to quickly and accurately communicate with TV and digital producers about digital issues/trends/developments
- Identify stories/content/video that can drive engagement and audience growth across KATU's digital platforms
- Compile, edit, and write news stories from a variety of sources, including but not limited to KATU-TV, the web, social media, wire services, and press releases with an emphasis on delivering breaking news quickly and accurately
- Enterprise, report, and write local news stories that have clear, compelling headlines
- Work with editors, reporters, producers and managers across all KATU platforms to quickly post information while looking for video that can be uploaded and posted to KATU digital platforms
- Brainstorm, research, and create web extras to accompany news stories
- Produce multi-faceted online stories giving consideration to adding relevant content, including previous stories, video, images, audio and external links
- Maintain the highest journalistic standards
- Manage and support existing daily online newsletters while thinking strategically about new newsletters that can grow user base and increase site traffic to KATU.com
- Able to learn new interactive tools to tell/present online information.
- Reviews and maintains all sections of the site and makes periodic recommendations for improving site appearance and content
- Suggests new approaches to covering stories and presenting information for digital formats
- Searches for new and better ways to promote KATU.com content, especially sections targeted for growth
- Be an idea generator for content that can drive engagement to digital from on-air and back
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.