Digital Content News Producer

Job Description

About KFVS:

FVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW/MeTV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving ''America's Heartland'' with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering 35.5 hours every week, along with special high profile, topical local news programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.

The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division one universities. It is where the North meets the South and East meets West. The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic river front towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chicago.

The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of KFVS. They are forward thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.

Job Summary/Description

The Digital Content Producer is the first line of real-time content distribution for the newsroom. We need a strong writer who can get content out quickly on digital platforms. You should also be a social media superstar. You will also need to focus on breaking news in a fast-paced environment as well as enterprise digital reporting. Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media and writing preferred.

Qualifications/Requirements:
* BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent background. Some newsroom experience preferred
* A strong passion for innovative storytelling, newsgathering, and lifelong learning
* Flexibility concerning scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
* Preferred knowledge of ENPS
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record
* Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and behave in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk3q4q-3-139-70-131-42 in your application.