Story Desk Editor

About the role

WBNS-TV C, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus, is seeking a Digital Content Producer to join their team. This position requires an individual who is passionate about local news and has a keen interest in audience engagement.

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
• Monitor news releases and use social listening to find new content, enterprise stories and make community contacts
• 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
• 1-3 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
• Solid 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
• Experience creating and managing content on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
• An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content
• Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Canva is a plus
• Able to work various shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Understanding of local news and its importance to the community
• Experience with digital platforms and social media

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to produce high-quality content quickly and accurately
• Strong news judgment and storytelling ability
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems
• Ability to work various shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan
• PTO and paid holidays
• Access to wellness programs and resources
• Flexible work arrangements

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD