Digital Content Creator

About the position

We're hiring a Digital Content Creator to be part of our next-level team at WFLD Fox 32 Chicago in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the (Digital Content Manager/Digital Content Director), the Digital Content Creator will be laser-focused on telling stories that matter most to digital and social users-- and doing it better than anyone else. The person we're looking for lives and breathes digital news and information, and is driven by an intense passion for storytelling. If that's you, your dream team awaits.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, UX-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to local users and beyond, including text stories, photos/graphics, live streaming content, breaking news, and social media elements.
• Engage and build loyalty among communities.
• Serve as liaison to newsroom, ensuring digital and social dominance.
• Reach and engage users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and beyond.
• Work with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
• Follow group standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Requirements

• Expert in digital and social media platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Passion for storytelling and creating engaging content.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.