Digital Content News Producer

Job Description

About WAFB:

WAFB is the top-rated television station in Baton Rouge and one of the highest rated stations in the country when it comes to news time periods. The station began broadcasting on April 19, 1953, as the first television station in Baton Rouge, and the second television station in the state of Louisiana. WAFB received the 2020 National Murrow for Best Newscast.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFB-TV is seeking a Digital Content Producer to join our digital team.

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:
• Posting news stories and video to the station's website.
• Editing video for station website and social media platforms.
• Harvesting content from email, internet, sources, social media.
• Edit stories by other staff members.
• Manage station's Social Media Accounts.
• Use working knowledge of spelling and grammar.
• Interact with sources and the public through news story coverage and station events.
• As needed, do live coverage on social media platforms of developing stories.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d22wqy-18-118-1-232-42 in your application.