Digital Content Producer

Job Description

About KSWO:

ABC affiliate KSWO is the top-rated station in southwest Oklahoma and North Texas. Our dominant position in the market means we get to roll out some of the newest tech in the industry while keeping an emphasis on telling local stories that matter to real people – anything from covering the aftermath of a tornado to exploring the implications of Roe v. Wade on Native American reservations.

Lawton is located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. The region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and National Wildlife Refuge, hiker's paradises. Close proximity to major cities and their attractions, affordable living and great outdoor adventures make the Lawton-Wichita Falls market an exciting opportunity for career growth.

See what it means to work for KSWO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrdQBuKR8Bg

Job Summary/Description:

Here at KSWO, we deal in both broadcast (TV) and digital. Our digital producers write and post stories to our website, run our social media, work with our Digital News desk to stream live content to our viewers, and more. We're looking for a strong writer with attention to detail who wants to help us expand outside the world of ''traditional'' TV news.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Update and maintain kswo.com page and app throughout the day.
- Keep Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Burst and other social media platforms updated throughout the day through sharing content and managing operations.
- Monitor news sources and social media platforms for breaking news. Pass story tips to newsroom and engage professionally in messages with viewers and sources.
- Report and write stories; edit and post relevant stories from reporters and producers onto website. Send push alerts for significant breaking news stories.
- Create, manage and monitor livestreams from OTT desk and field teams.
- Create web-based content from materials gathered by photographers and reporters.
- Develop digital-exclusive stories. Create, edit and produce digital and streaming video/OTT content.
- Use all social, multimedia and digital tools to grow our audience.
- Listen and respond to scanner traffic.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Previous experience writing/editing news content for web and social media preferred.
- Strong commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy, including AP style writing and attention to grammar.
- Sense of urgency when breaking news happens.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other emerging social media.

Interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KSWO-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3bv05-18-222-69-152-42 in your application.