Digital Producer

Position Summary: 

Are you energized by a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? FOX21 News is seeking our next Digital Producer to join our tight-knit, energetic, and hardworking digital team. If you love to write, are a great multi-tasker, and can work quickly, this is the job for you. This role is responsible for updating FOX21 News’ website, curating high-performing content, and helping to report the news; everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports. This position is full-time, in-person, and may include working early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.

Position Responsibilities:

• Report and write news quickly and accurately
• Distribute content on FOX21News.com and FOX21’s social media platforms 
• Monitor all forms of media and hunt for newsworthy content 
• Pitch and write enterprise stories that stand out from competition  
• Clip videos from newscasts to add on FOX21News.com
• Review copy and correct errors in content
• Push engaging and breaking stories on mobile app 
• Other duties as assigned

Skill/ Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism
• Capable of researching, interviewing, and writing original news articles
• Ability to multi-task in times of breaking news, severe weather, etc. 
• Must have attention to detail, copy editing, grammatical and basic AP Style writing skills 
• Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker
• Understands social media’s importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
• Can communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other members of the newsroom 
• Schedule flexibility including a rotating on-call schedule
• Responds well to feedback
• Regularly meets measurements of success
• Understands goals and regularly works toward achieving them
• Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills 
• Bachelor's degree in journalism and newsroom experience preferred

Compensation

• Compensation $19.23/ hr + commensurate with experience and skill level.
• Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, and 401K with company match.