Digital Content News Producer - Kltv

KLTV-Station-Tyler, TX
105 W. Ferguson St.
Tyler, TX 75702, USA

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 30+ years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating 11 different apps and producing an 19-hour a 19-hour-a-day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop, and on our mobile apps.

Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station is preparing for the future as a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best newsrooms in the country.

KLTV has an immediate opening for a full-time Digital Content Producer to join our award-winning newsroom. The Digital Content Producer is the first line of real-time content distribution for the newsroom. We need a strong writer who can deliver content quickly across all digital platforms. You will have the opportunity to focus on breaking news in a fast-paced environment as well as enterprise digital reporting.

We are looking for someone with fresh ideas for digital spaces. Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media, and writing preferred.

• Working quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories that are updated as news develops
• Monitoring social media accounts and websites to find new content for newscasts and the website
• Collaborating with members of the digital team and the newsroom to create news content that meets our high standards
• Posting to our online and social media platforms using digital publishing tools, video editing software, and other resources
• Creating innovative and user-friendly elements inside of articles for consumption across our platforms, including photo galleries, interactive charts, and other embedded content
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technology are imperative
• Additional duties as assigned, including assignment desk help and conducting interviews for stories
• Ability to field viewer calls, and cold call sources to confirm tips & scanner traffic
• Writing engaging digital headlines & compelling posts on social media
• Assisting the Digital Content Manager in implementing Digital Initiatives
• Clipping video for website/OTT

• College degree in Journalism, Digital Journalism, or similar preferred.
• Advanced computer skills, familiarity with HTML, and common tools used in social media management.
• Must have strong writing, organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work under deadline pressures.
• Excellent news judgment; strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple news stories and work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of copyright laws and media ethics

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