Digital Content Producer
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeAssociates DegreeMedia ServicesLarge
Full TimeAssociates DegreeLargeMedia Services
Job Summary
Produce and publish engaging sports content across digital, social, and app platforms while managing a content calendar and executing multi-platform editorial strategies. Collect and confirm information from primary sources, write compelling copy on deadline, and optimize content using CMS tools and SEO guidelines. Collaborate with the newsroom team on strategy, pitch in where needed, and utilize non-linear editing software and newsroom systems like iNews. This role requires weekend hours, potential early mornings or nights, and at least two years of commercial newsroom experience.
Required Qualifications
- Solid news judgment and ability to collect and confirm information from primary source
- Knowledge of local, college, and professional sports
- Ability to write, publish, and optimize engaging sports content across digital and social platforms
- Able to write compelling and accurate copy on deadline
- Able to multitask, juggle competing priorities, and manage time efficiently
- Possess strong communication skills
- Able to keep track and consistently execute digital strategies and goals
- Collaborative team-player willing to pitch in where needed
- Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Adobe, Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews
- Understanding of CMS tools, SEO guidelines for multiple platforms
- Understanding of how to use video and graphics to support content on all platforms
- Experience with newsgathering and logistics, booking interviews, and managing a content calendar
- Must have at least two (2) years of previous newsroom experience at a commercial TV station or digital news platform
- Familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms, photo and video editing
- Must be available for weekend hours
- May require working early mornings or nights
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred, additional practical experience considered
- Spanish fluency a plus
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