Digital Content Creator - perdiem position

Responsibilities

• Write and produce compelling, consumer-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to users across the NYC area and beyond, including but not limited to articles, videos, live streaming, photos/graphics, breaking news, and social media elements in conjunction with the Northeast Regional Digital Content Team.
• Work closely with the newsroom, supporting their mission to engage their communities and build brand loyalty.
• Optimize content for search engine optimization (SEO), while constantly prioritizing the consumer experience.
• Reach and engage the station’s social users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and beyond.
• Work closely with the newsroom to ensure speed and accuracy of content, especially during breaking news.
• Collaborate with the Northeast Region, the Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
• Follow group standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics.

Requirements

• Experience developing, optimizing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms.
• BA/BS degree is a plus, preferably in journalism, communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.
• Excellent writer and storyteller.
• Superior news judgement.
• Impeccable writing and copy-editing skills.
• Overwhelming attention to detail.
• Thrive under deadline pressure.
• Stellar communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Social media expert.
• Proficient in content management systems, search engine optimization (SEO), video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
• Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

Pay

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and location is $460.00 annually.