Digital News Producer

Job Description

KENS 5, the CBS affiliate in San Antonio, has an excellent opportunity for a cutting-edge journalist to join our innovative team as a Digital News Producer. We're looking for an ambitious, dedicated communicator to help us engage our audience on all platforms.

Responsibilities:
• In this role, you will be responsible for the following duties:
• Developing, publishing and updating content for KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app and our social media platforms.
• Writing and reporting original content on air to highlight social media, digital and technology news.
• Researching, creating and integrating original content, including text, images, video and social media.
• Writing and producing breaking news stories and launching live streams for web and social platforms.
• Participating in news meetings and working with news staff to develop digital content opportunities.
• Understanding and achieving metric goals for platform visitors, video views and audience retention.
• You'll be part of the KENS 5 digital team and help produce KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app and KENS 5 social media.
• You'll use your nose for news and interest in local happenings to create engaging content for all platforms.
• You'll spread your creative wings and work on great stories, videos and ''deep dives'' to engage our digital audience.
• You'll help us innovate as you stream video or create new OTT content from KENS 5's Digital Center studio.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• The successful candidate will meet or exceed the following requirements:
• College degree in journalism, mass communications or marketing.
• At least two years of professional digital content production experience strongly preferred.
• Solid digital news background with experience covering breaking news.
• Demonstrated ability to reach the audience with engaging headlines and social media posts.
• Strong understanding of AP Style, including ability to rapidly edit and/or rewrite stories.
• Highly motivated individual with creative and aggressive approach to driving digital results.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task confidently under tight deadlines.
• Experience appearing on air as a news or digital reporter is a plus.
• Experience working with a digital content management system.
• Experience with editing in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend and holiday shifts.

Qualified journalists should submit the following materials:
• Cover letter telling us about your aspirations as a digital journalist.
• Resume describing how your professional experience and education fits this role.
• Links to examples of your on-air appearances and/or digital stories you've written and produced, if applicable.
• Links to examples of your work as a digital producer, particularly headlines, social media posts and special projects.

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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