Multiplatform Producer

Local 5 News We Are Iowa, TEGNA's ABC station in lovely Des Moines, Iowa is looking for a dynamic Multiplatform Producer to join our team. We're looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who accurately writes breaking news articles, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves news and working on the cutting edge of television, digital and social media.
Journalism experience and the ability to produce clean copy are required. Grammar nerd? We want you! This position includes copy-editing colleagues' work and producing engaging newscasts. You must be a self-starter we can count on. This producer will use strong news judgment to find and produce original content for Local 5's platforms including broadcast, digital and social.
We want collaborators and creative thinkers who thrive on interacting with our audience and working in a team atmosphere. This role involves working closely with our award-winning anchors and reporters to accurately create and publish content.
Duties include copy editing, writing SEO-friendly headlines, moderating user-generated content, monitoring news tips and using strong news judgement to identify the best stories we should cover for weareiowa.com and TV broadcasts. They will also help monitor what's trending locally and nationally while working with other TEGNA stations.
TEGNA loves to promote from within, so employees who work hard will have opportunities for upward mobility within Local 5 or TEGNA's network of over 50 TV stations across the US. Local 5's content reaches the audience whenever and wherever they are - on television, desktop, mobile web, our apps, Roku, our YouTube channel, Facebook, and Twitter.
The successful candidate is innovative with strong writing skills, social media experience and solid news judgment. Qualified candidates will have some experience producing television (college experience accepted) or posting stories to digital-mobile-social platforms, knowledge of online CMS software, video and photo-editing skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Preference may be given to those who understand digital audience trends, from social media demographics to effective push alert tactics to what moves the needle on YouTube.
Responsibilities:
• Help create news content for Local 5's broadcast, digital and social platforms
• Create and produce unique newscasts and segments that inform the audience and reinforce the We Are Iowa brand
• Report news quickly and accurately as it happens online, with an emphasis on creating the best reader experience while also winning Google Search traffic (SE)
• Publish articles, videos and other content to weareiowa.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
• Monitor real-time analytics, such as Taboola Newsroom, to maximize reader engagement and learn what kind of stories perform well
• Efficiently scour the Internet, including TikTok, NextDoor, local Facebook groups, Reddit threads, Twitter and Crowdtangle for viral or impactful stories our audience cares about
• Help with monitoring text messages, e-mails and adding story tips to the daily planner.
• Participate in news editorial meetings, pitching ideas and working with staff to develop original and impactful journalism ideas for digital and TV
Job Requirements:
• Educational background in journalism/media or strong internship experience
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
• Experience working as a digital journalist preferred
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage assignments and requests from various sources with an ability to work well with varied personalities within deadlines
• Understanding of media ethics as well as fair and unbiased reporting practices
• Experience with video production, YouTube channels, non-linear editing software, Search Engine Optimization or using Taboola Newsroom are a huge plus
Work Environment: Office
Physical Demands: Sedentary work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc
(NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities
Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions
With 64 television stations in 51 U.S
markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide
TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest
TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service
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