Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Digital Content Producer at KATU/KUNP is responsible for creating, writing, and posting news content across multiple digital platforms. This role requires a passion for news, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will utilize analytics to guide story choices and engage with various sources to deliver timely and accurate news updates.

Responsibilities

• Write, create, and post content to KATU.com.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced newsroom, managing push alerts, live streaming, and digital story updates.
• Post breaking news stories and video to digital platforms promptly.
• Review wires, feeds, and news sources for content to enhance local, regional, and national coverage.
• Communicate quickly and accurately with TV and digital producers about digital issues and trends.
• Identify stories and content that can drive engagement and audience growth across KATU's digital platforms.
• Compile, edit, and write news stories from various sources with an emphasis on breaking news.
• Enterprise, report, and write local news stories with compelling headlines.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, and producers to post information and find relevant video content.
• Brainstorm and create web extras to accompany news stories.
• Produce multi-faceted online stories with relevant content and links.
• Manage and support existing daily online newsletters and strategize for new ones.
• Review and maintain site sections, recommending improvements for appearance and content.
• Suggest new approaches for covering stories in digital formats.
• Promote KATU.com content, especially in targeted growth sections.
• Generate ideas for content that drives digital engagement from on-air promotions.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of online photo editing platforms.
• Videography and basic editing skills are helpful.
• Experience in creating and writing engaging posts for social media.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working independently.
• Receptive to guidance and feedback, learning from mistakes.
• Strong communication skills to work with digital and newsroom teams.
• Ability to understand and report from a variety of sources, including press releases and social media.
• College degree required.
• Newsroom writing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Great benefits
• Open-door policy
• Upward mobility
• Strong desire to see employees succeed