Content Producer

About the role

ABC4 Utah is seeking a dynamic and motivated Content Producer to help drive content across television, digital, social media, and streaming platforms. This hybrid role combines the responsibilities of a newscast producer, digital news producer, assignment editor, and streaming content creator, making it ideal for a news-driven storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The Content Producer will oversee daily news gathering, coordinate coverage with reporters and photojournalists, monitor breaking news, and help generate original content for News4Utah+, ABC4’s streaming platform. They will also be trained as a traditional newscast producer to help back up the production of newscasts. They will also contribute to the creation of compelling, audience-focused content for broadcast, digital, and social media. This position is also responsible for developing and producing original video, podcast, and streaming content from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Strive to be #1 on ABC4's television newscasts, digital and streaming platforms 24 hours/day
• Report news quickly and accurately
• Craft original content that stands out from competition
• Independently produce a television newscast to air on ABC4 news following training
• Program News4Utah+, ABC4's streaming app for Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TV and Fire TV
• Coordinate daily newsroom coverage and assignments across television, streaming, and digital platforms
• Book guests, schedule interviews, and maintain relationships with local sources and public information officers
• Ability to host streaming shows on varied topics
• Write articles, breaking news updates, and digital content that drives audience engagement
• Develop, produce, and manage original video series for News4Utah+
• Oversee content calendars, production timelines, and distribution strategies
• Create and execute social media campaigns to grow audience reach and engagement
• Ensure all content meets ABC4’s editorial standards, journalistic ethics, and production quality expectations

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of social media strategy, SEO, audience analytics, and AP Style
• Comfortable conducting interviews and appearing on camera when needed
• Creative thinker with a finger on the pulse of entertainment, internet culture, and streaming trends
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
• Ability to adapt quickly to breaking news and changing priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus
• Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry
• Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for producing compelling content that informs and engages audiences across all ABC4 platforms