Digital Content Producer, KGTV

KGTV, the ABC affiliate in San Diego, California, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a creative and driven Digital Content Producer who thrives in the world of breaking news and innovative content creation. The station is looking for someone who can transform news into compelling digital experiences that engage our community wherever they consume content. This role is perfect for a multi-talented producer who can write with precision, edit video with flair, optimize for search and social, and collaborate seamlessly with our newsroom team to deliver stories that matter to the community.

Apply today to join the team!

• Turn breaking news, enterprise stories, press releases, third‑party sources, or news tips into unique articles on the web, including but not limited to headlines, thumbnails, short news alerts and teases, interactive embedded elements, outside links, maps, slideshows, and custom modules.
• Post articles to social media to drive engagement and web clicks.
• Cut video and assign engaging metadata for You Tube, website, app, OTT, and third‑party services.
• Build and monitor live streams to various platforms.
• Edit platform‑specific social media graphics to showcase storytelling.
• Assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news, and severe weather to ensure high‑quality, consistent community coverage online with attention to grammatical detail.
• Actively collaborate with editorial and technical staff to migrate content to media platforms, including video, audio, vertical video, still photos, and graphics.
• Build out special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase user engagement.
• Update and interact with fans/followers on social media.
• Optimize the user experience by tracking live web metrics and user experience best practices.
• Apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices to every piece of content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field preferred.

• Proven writing skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail, developed from working for a professional or student news organization.
• Skilled with content management systems, video editing, image editing, and social networking.
• Must have a strong desire to focus on web‑based content.
• Strong relationship‑building skills that are essential to newsroom collaboration, along with creativity and the ability to handle deadlines and multitasking.
• Must have working knowledge of how to use and update social media platforms.
• Must have photo editing skills with the ability to manipulate, crop, and enhance images as needed for publishing on website.
• Must have demonstrated experience with creative video editing for social and web platforms with a knowledge of video editing software.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Hourly: $34.50 - $36.15 Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.

• A career path to grow your professional experiences.
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, , pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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