Digital Content Producer

KRDO13|ABC Affiliate

Emmy & Murrow Award Winning Station

Position Title: Digital Content Producer

Requisition Number: 26-1069

Do you want to work for Colorado Springs’ news leader? From reporters and managers to account executives and the production team, KRDO13 is always looking for the best and brightest talent for its television and radio programming. KRDO13 is a community-focused organization that delivers to audiences on four diverse platforms: ABC, Telemundo, AM&FM, and Digital.

Job Position Description:

The Digital Content Producer is responsible for posting breaking news and day-to-day content to the station’s website as well as social media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a winning attitude with a strong sense of urgency required for creating engaging content for digital platforms.  Strong writing and storytelling skills are essential elements of this multifaceted position.  This position requires a self-starter who can work independently and with a team.  This individual will work directly with anchors, reporters, photographers and producers, while reporting to the Digital Content Director and the news management team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all station digital platforms.
• Write, edit and create news content for digital platforms.
• Be aggressive in breaking news and weather to turn around digital content quickly.
• Post videos to digital platforms.
• Seek out live stream opportunities.
• Communicate regularly with news staff to ensure digital platforms are up to date and consistent with broadcast coverage.
• Hold news staff accountable to digital deadlines and initiatives.
• Provide feedback and make changes to digital news content written by newsroom staff.
• Must have an interest and ability to use digital metrics to measure success.
• Confirm information from official sources.
• Assist in executing some sales initiatives
• Coordinate platform improvements and site changes and work with corporate digital platform managers.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications.
• Prior newsroom experience writing content.
• Strong writing and grammar skills.
• Sound news judgment, journalistic integrity and an understanding of audience needs and expectations.
• Prior experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, video and editing Skills
• Must have urgency and can-do, winning attitude.

Benefits: 

As an employee you will be eligible for:

• PTO (Paid Time Off), Sick Leave, & Personal Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Coverages
• 401k with an Employer Match
• FSA (Flexible Savings Account) & HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Referral Program Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities

KRDO13 also offers company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance and Basic AD&D coverage.

Annual Salary Range:

$40,000 to $43,000; based on experience. Non-Exempt.

Other Items to Consider:

• Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
• Background Check Required

Location:

KRDO13 is in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the base of Pikes Peak, along the front range of the Rocky Mountains, and close to Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs is often rated as one of the country’s best cities to live in. It is a big city with a small-town feel, with Castle Rock and Denver within an hour’s drive.

To Be Considered:

Apply through our website KRDO.com/jobs.

KRDO13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer