Digital Content Producer

Sinclair & Co. - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

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 strong understanding of news production, analytics, and the ability to engage audiences through innovative storytelling. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure timely and accurate news delivery.

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 while coordinating with reporters and producers.
• Post breaking news stories and videos to digital platforms promptly.
• Review various news sources, including wires, feeds, and social media, to enhance local, regional, and national coverage.
• Communicate effectively with TV and digital producers regarding digital issues and trends.
• Identify engaging stories and content that can drive audience growth across KATU's digital platforms.
• Compile, edit, and write news stories from diverse sources, focusing on delivering breaking news quickly and accurately.
• Report and write local news stories with compelling headlines.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, and producers to post information quickly and find relevant video content for KATU's digital platforms.
• Brainstorm and create web extras to accompany news stories.
• Produce comprehensive online stories with relevant content, including previous stories, videos, images, and external links.
• Maintain high journalistic standards in all content produced.
• Manage existing online newsletters and strategize new ones to grow the user base and increase site traffic.
• Learn and utilize new interactive tools for presenting online information.
• Review and maintain all sections of the site, recommending improvements for appearance and content.
• Suggest innovative approaches to covering stories and presenting information in digital formats.
• Promote KATU.com content, especially in targeted growth sections.
• Generate ideas for content that can drive 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 when needed.
• Receptive to guidance and feedback, with a willingness to learn from mistakes.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with digital and newsroom teams.
• Ability to understand and report from a variety of sources, including press releases and social media.

Nice-to-haves

• Newsroom writing experience preferred.