KOLR10/FOX49 in Springfield, Missouri is hiring a Digital Content Producer (DCP) to continue our strong momentum in delivering high-quality local news to the Ozarks. The DCP writes, updates, and shares stories for ozarksfirst.com. Our goal is to grow website pageviews and users.

A DCP is a passionate writer who takes initiative and thinks critically and independently. As the first person to get real-time news out to the DMA, a DCP’s deadline is always now. DCPs must prioritize growing our web/app traffic while balancing and maintaining journalistic integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

Be first to report breaking news storiesMonitor analytic tools, social media, alerts, and all regional media for interesting and/or trending storiesWrite daily stories (avg. 3-5 stories/day) that are packaged in a way that grows pages per session and time on the page while utilizing SEO best practices to grow website search trafficMonitor competition to ensure no daily stories across the DMA are missedProofread, package, and promote stories from third-party feed partners (Nexstar Wire, NewsNation, AP, networks, etc.)Proofread packaged and promoted broadcast reporter storiesWork with producers and news field crew on adding video to web storiesCommunicate, coordinate, and collaborate with other members of the newsroomPush engaging and breaking stories on the mobile appGenerate meaningful audience engagement on social mediaDevelop new digital content ideas for ozarksfirst.com

 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute)Expertise in digital storytelling is preferredFamiliar with SEO importance and best practicesProficiency in AP-style writingPossess journalistic integrity and understanding of needs and expectationsComfortable with cold calling to develop storiesSelf-starting and highly detail-orientedAbility to handle high-stress environments and deadline pressures