Content Development, Content Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Editorials, Journalism, Multimedia, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, News Reporting, Newsroom, Program Planning, Schedule Development, Social Media, Software Engineering, Streaming Technology, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Video Production, Video Streaming, Videojournalism, Web Casting, Web TV, Wordpress, Writing Skills, YouTube
KXAN seeks to hire a streaming content producer to produce and manage content for digital platforms, including a connected television app, YouTube channel and website live streams. This is a technical and creative role working closely with the digital team, newsroom leaders, reporters and engineering team.
Responsibilities:
- Content creation: Work collaboratively with the team of video journalists and reporters to create content that's optimized for multiple platforms, including broadcast television, websites and social media
- Content curation: Schedule connected television app programming by crafting blocks of engaging content. Manage YouTube strategy to increase audience size and loyalty.
- Organization: Organize source materials into multimedia pieces and aggregated video streams.
- Live Stream Production: Assist with live streams of breaking news, daily events and pre-planned programming.
- Guest interview management: Book and produce conversations with invited guests, both virtual and in-person.
Skills and experience:
- Experience producing streaming and social video content
- Understanding of digital platforms, trends and audience behaviors
- Knowledge of WordPress, OBS/vMix, Akta or similar digital content management systems
- Strong writing and editorial ability
- Ability to adjust schedule based on major and breaking news events
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- 3+ years' experience in a local newsroom preferred
Education:
- Degree in journalism, video production or other fields related to media content management