Position: Digital Content Producer
WDBD FOX40 is looking for a Digital Content Producer to help manage all of our digital platforms, including our website, apps, and social media platforms. Digital Content Producers fill each platform with local, regional, and trending news. Will also support sales staff with station promotion and sales initiatives. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and can complete multiple tasks while meeting several deadlines. Candidates should be able to write in ap-style and copy edit stories.
Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a self-starter and willing to work across departments to forward the audience growth goals of WDBD FOX40. This position requires an excellent writer and editor, with some shooting and video editing experience preferred, but not required.
This position will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Write digital articles
- Post and interact on multiple social media platforms
- Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency and impact
- Develop and cultivate sources
- Working with different departments, including marketing, news and sales to develop unique content for WDBD FOX40 digital platforms
- Must be able to write, edit, and self-produce local content for website and social media
- Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok social media platforms
- Must be able to work quickly and multi-task under deadline pressure and breaking news
- Assist management team with planning of future projects and special event coverage
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of 1 year as a digital content producer
- Social media proficiency required
- Strong writing skills
- Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Contact
RaMona Alexander, RaMona.Alexander@fox40tv.com
Stacy Eaves, Stacy.Eaves@fox40tv.com
715 S Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS 39201