Role OverviewLead digital strategy to grow multi-platform content, audience, and engagement. Manage the digital content team in both news and programming. Be the voice of innovation in the newsroom and inspire others to follow your lead.
What You Will Do
Manage breaking news coverage, special project content, franchise support, and digital strategy for KREM KSKN-TV, app, social media, SEO, OTT/streaming, push alerts, voice platforms, newsletter, and more.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You'll use your exceptional journalism ethics while serving as a member of the station's management team and leading a digital team to create engaging and compelling local news content that serves all of the communities we cover.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience in the field
- At least 5-7 years of breaking news content experience, including at least one year formally or informally leading other digital journalists
- Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content, along with community engagement
- A deep understanding of SEO best practices for articles, images, and video
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and the ability to deal with the rapid pace of news
- Knowledge of Content Management Systems and news production systems along with social newsgathering tools
- An eye for detail and strong journalism writing skills
- Experience analyzing audience data and identifying behavioral trends
- Passion and vision for emerging media
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families
- Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with 100% match from the company
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
- Nine paid holidays per year
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