Regional Digital Content Creator, Midwest

Responsibilities

• Write and produce compelling, consumer-focused content related to news, events and relevant topics for audiences across the Midwest region. Content includes but is not limited to articles, videos, live streaming, photos/graphics, breaking news, and social media elements.
• Work closely with local teams in the four markets, supporting their mission to engage their communities and build brand loyalty.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO), while constantly prioritizing the audience experience.
• Attract and engage stations’ social users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and beyond.
• Serve as additional digital resource for local digital creators, filling gaps in coverage or providing backup during major local events.
• Work closely with local newsroom teams to ensure speed and accuracy of content.
• Participate in local editorial meetings as required.
• Collaborate with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
• Follow our group standards while producing content and monitoring real-time analytics.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience developing, optimizing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms.
• BA/BS degree preferably in journalism, communications or related field with an emphasis on digital publishing.
• Proficiency in content management systems, search engine optimization (SEO), video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
• Impeccable writing and copy-editing skills with superior news judgement
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to thrive under deadline pressures in a fast paced newsroom environment
• Top notch communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Social media expertise
• Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).
• Familiarity with the Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minnesota markets.

Qualifications

• Native-level familiarity of the Midwest, from the Boundary Waters to the Great Lakes.
• Obsessed with quality and creating the best possible experience for your audience.
• Thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise.
• Willingness to win big every single day.

Skills

• Journalism
• Digital Publishing
• Content Management Systems
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Video Publishing
• Live Streaming
• Digital Analytics Tools
• Writing and Copy-Editing
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Multitasking and Prioritization
• Social Media Expertise
• Video and Photo Editing

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Other Benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.