TEGNA Inc. - Digital Content Producer

Digital Producer is needed in Sacramento, United States.

Client: TEGNA Inc.

Location: Sacramento, CA

Contract: Temporary, Full-time

Job Description

• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
• Use social media mining tools to discover unique content
• Develop contacts and sources for newsgathering
• Conduct interviews with story characters and newsmakers
• Research stories for facts, balance, and credibility
• Editing video on digital platforms
• Coordinate live stream of news events daily online and on social media
• Ensure homepage reflects high-interest stories with current imagery and latest information
• Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms
• Uphold journalistic integrity and station brand across digital platforms
• Assist colleagues in newsgathering process
• Source, verify, and edit user-generated content
• Moderate comments and engage with audience on social media
• Perform other tasks as required by news managers

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience
• Knowledge of AP style, SEO, grammar, and punctuation
• Understanding of professional journalism principles
• Proficiency in audience analytics tools like Social News Desk, Google Analytics, etc.
• Strong social media skills on various platforms
• Knowledge of ENPS, Premiere, and Photoshop is a plus
• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to handle live, breaking news situations and work varied shifts