Digital Content Producer / Kpho

Job Description

About KTVK/KPHO:

Home to CBS 5 and 3TV, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona's Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team is working on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which has more than 700,000 downloads.

Job Summary/Description:

We're looking for a Digital Content Producer with a passion for innovative online storytelling and who embraces change. We take pride in creating trusted, fair, and factual content for our audiences on multiple platforms. Among the responsibilities in this role, you'll be required to research, edit, and write online news content under tight deadlines, create unique content for all our platforms, including OTT, monitor and create engaging content for our social media platforms, assist with assignment desk duties as needed, and be an active, forward-thinking member of the digital news team.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Producing dynamic, conversational multimedia news stories in a fast-paced 24/7 newsroom environment for all of our digital platforms, including OTT and social media.
• Interacts with internal and external peers and managers to exchange information related to assigned tasks.
• Gathers meaningful news information from various sources. They also generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, schedule news crews, and take live feeds.
• Ability to quickly and calmly respond to high-stress events, including breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories with in-depth factual details as situations develop.
• Be an active member of the digital content team and the entire newsroom. You will be expected to research and pitch story ideas, support other members of the team, take ownership of stories, and participate in editorial meetings
• Create content for social media platforms using digital publishing tools, video editing software, and other resources
• Finding ways to tell online stories with unique digital elements to enhance our audience's experience across all digital platforms, including photo galleries, interactive charts, and other embedded content
• Attention to detail, keeping all stories current, willingness to improve and learn is imperative

Qualifications/Requirements:
• 2-4 years' experience producing news content for TV or digital platforms
• An ability to effectively multitask and prioritize tasks to meet numerous deadlines throughout the day
• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent newsroom experience
-Previous experience as an assignment editor is a plus
• A strong passion for innovative storytelling and newsgathering
• Flexibility with scheduling and assigned work shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to be #1
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a can-do attitude

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbeynx-18-218-38-125-42 in your application.