Digital Content Producer & Cross-Platform Journalist

Job Description

27 News seeks a Digital Content Producer & Cross-Platform Journalist to join our evening team. If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, enjoy telling impactful stories and want to create content that connects with audiences on air, online and across social media, this is the role for you.
Why Work at 27 News?
Based in Topeka, just an hour from Kansas City, we cover a vibrant region that includes Kansas State University, Washburn University and Emporia State University. Topeka offers a rare mix of opportunity, low cost of living and a welcoming community, making it an ideal place to launch or grow your career. We are committed to your development, whether you grow within our station or move up through Nexstar Media Group, the nation's largest local broadcasting company. Our newsroom was recently named Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters for 2025, recognizing our excellence in journalism, innovation and community service.
About the Role
This hybrid role is key to our transition to a fully integrated newsroom. You'll produce for both digital and broadcast platforms, while helping lead our digital-first strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute digital content strategies for web, mobile and social platforms
• Champion a multi-platform newsroom model through leadership and example
• Drive audience engagement by managing and growing our social media presence
• Pitch original, on-brand stories in daily editorial meetings
• Shoot, write, edit and produce compelling content for broadcast and digital use
• Write clean, accurate web copy using AP style
• Build digital campaigns that promote station projects and special coverage
• Collaborate with anchors, producers and reporters to shape daily news coverage
• Balance breaking news with enterprise storytelling
• Monitor and post timely updates and video content to digital channels
• Represent the station positively in online viewer interactions
• Stay calm under pressure and adjust quickly to breaking news scenarios

Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong writing and editing skills with fluency in AP style
• Experience with web CMS, social media management and digital publishing
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, basic HTML and video editing preferred
• Prior experience in a newsroom or fast-paced content environment
• Organized, collaborative and comfortable working across departments
• Able to work weekends and holidays as needed
Ready to Make an Impact? Join a newsroom that values smart storytelling, creativity and innovation across platforms. Apply today and become part of a team that's redefining local news for a modern audience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qk375x-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.