Digital Content Producer, KRTV

About the role

At KRTV, storytelling isn’t just about broadcasting—it’s about bringing stories to life across every platform we serve. As a Digital Content Producer, you’ll take stories from the field and reimagine them for web, social, video, and streaming, meeting audiences wherever they are. You’ll be at the heart of breaking news, shaping how information is delivered in real-time while also building deeper, more engaging digital experiences. This role is perfect for someone who loves the craft of storytelling and thrives on experimenting with new formats, tools, and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish original digital stories from breaking news, enterprise reporting, press releases, and tips
• Write engaging headlines, alerts, and teases while enhancing content with multimedia elements like maps, slideshows, and embeds
• Post and promote content across social media platforms to increase engagement and web traffic
• Edit video content and optimize metadata for YouTube, website, app, OTT, and third-party platforms
• Build, manage, and monitor livestreams across multiple digital platforms
• Design and edit platform-specific social media graphics to support storytelling
• Support online coverage of breaking news, major events, and severe weather with urgency and accuracy
• Collaborate with editorial and technical teams to deliver content across video, audio, still images, and graphics
• Develop special site sections and features to enhance coverage and drive user engagement
• Monitor performance metrics and apply SEO best practices to optimize reach and user experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in digital media, journalism, or a related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed for the role (required)

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail
• Experience with content management systems, video editing tools, and image editing software
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and audience engagement strategies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships across a newsroom
• Creativity and adaptability in breaking news and evolving situations
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and trends
• Photo editing skills, including cropping, enhancing, and optimizing images for digital publishing
• Demonstrated experience with video editing for web and social platforms

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience with content management systems, video editing tools, and image editing software
• SEO best practices and audience engagement strategies
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Video editing for web and social platforms
• Photo editing skills

Benefits

Join a collaborative, community-focused newsroom fueled by curiosity and a shared mission to serve viewers. Our team brings diverse backgrounds and perspectives, creating a culture where creativity is encouraged and teamwork is essential. We support one another through the fast pace of daily news while celebrating the impact our work has on the community.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate the demands of the role.

Where you'll live, work, and play

Great Falls, Montana, offers a unique blend of small-city comfort and big-sky adventure. Nestled along the Missouri River, the area is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, exploring nearby national parks, or simply taking in the wide-open landscapes, Great Falls provides a high quality of life with room to breathe.

Our Team

At KRTV, you’ll join a collaborative, community-focused newsroom fueled by curiosity and a shared mission to serve viewers. Our team brings diverse backgrounds and perspectives, creating a culture where creativity is encouraged and teamwork is essential. We support one another through the fast pace of daily news while celebrating the impact our work has on the community.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.