Story Desk Editor

About the role

KWES-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Midland, TX is searching for an ambitious Digital Content Producer.

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content
• Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms, including website, mobile app, social media and streaming platforms
• Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, structure, AP style and optimize the content for digital
• Use creative production or story-packaging techniques, like subheads, hyperlinks, graphics and media (viewer pictures, user-generated content, etc.) to enhance digital stories
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
• Research for facts and credibility
• Maintain a presence on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
• Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or senior digital producers
• Ensure the newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the station brand across platforms

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience in the field
• 0-1 years of experience writing breaking news articles or writing news articles in AP style
• Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage
• Strong news and editorial judgment, and an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Strong knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices
• Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems preferred
• The ability to write in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone is preferred
• Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Canva is a plus
• Ability to work various shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families
• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program offering full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one
• Teladoc and Spring Health wellness programs
• PTO and nine paid holidays per year

EEO statement

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