Digital Content Producer

Job Description

WBNS-10TV, central Ohio's longtime news leader, is searching for a Digital Content Producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a vision for what local news can and should be in the digital and social spaces. This person will have an audience-first approach to produce and distribute 10TV editorial content across our multiple 24/7 platforms. 10TV Digital Content Producers are strong writers, great teammates and leaders in the newsroom, responsible for optimizing the user experience on all screens.

Responsibilities:
• Discover, research, create and distribute digital content across all 10TV owned-and-operated products and branded platforms.
• Produce valuable storytelling experiences using the written word, videos, photos, social media, streaming and interactive elements.
• Focus on accuracy and balance in articles and social content through copy editing and training of staff.
• Use tools to monitor social chatter and track trending stories. Communicate to newsroom.
• Urgently, aggressively and accurately report breaking news as it happens using all methods of distribution.
• Increase content consumption by using search engine optimization (SEO) best practices, as well as strategic web/app management, app notifications and advanced social media skills.
• Broadcast-digital coordination: Work with all newsroom workgroups and station departments on multiplatform coverage and other initiatives.
• Will be trained to handle assignment desk operations, including but not limited to listening to scanners, dispatching crews and information intake/distribution.
• Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions.
• Ensure newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and delivers on the 10TV brand promise across all platforms.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Degree in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Two years of experience working as a digital producer or digital journalist preferred.
• Excellent AP Style writing, editing, proofreading and copy editing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic video and graphic production skills and knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and manage requests from various sources while also working well with varied personalities.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills.
• Sound news judgment and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Interest in digital metrics with experience in Google Analytics preferred.
• Applicants must take and pass a writing/copy editing test.

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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