1011 News is accepting applications for a full-time Online Content Producer in its Lincoln newsroom. If you are a web-savvy individual looking to get your foot in the door in the news industry, this is a position for you. The Online Content Producer has general responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the station's webchannels and social media platforms, which involve five different newsrooms across Nebraska. The person is responsible for posting accurate, relevant, timely news in a compelling, engaging and interactive way to audiences. The Online Content Producer will incorporate web and social elements in newscasts. This position involves strong news judgment along with high levels of creativity, communication and professionalism.
Duties include, but are not limited to: enhancing existing content generated by the newsroom into compelling digital journalism by using slideshows, videos, links, polls, live streams, live chats and other features to tell the story. Work with newsroom colleagues in various locations to identify and promote upcoming content on different media platforms. Monitor the webchannels and social media platforms for 1011 News, NBC Nebraska and KNOP-TV. Help generate ideas for digital content and understand methods of maximizing reach through social media. Help coordinate stories and video to be used by different newsrooms across Nebraska.
Skills/Qualifications include: media-related bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience in journalism, ability to cover news independently, accurately and creatively under deadline pressure and understanding of web and social media best practices. News judgment, decisiveness, strong ability to handle/meet deadlines, exceptional writing/grammar skills, knowledge of AP style, working knowledge of new media, and willingness to take direction as a team player are essential. Must be highly motivated and a self starter, have the ability to adapt and learn with the rapid pace of changes to the competitive digital environment. Must maintain a permanent residence within 30 minutes of station.
Submit resume, cover letter and examples of web story and/or social media posts indicating which position applied for to:
By email to hr@1011now.com
By fax to 402.467.946
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Only if you don't have electronic access, please mail your resume to or complete an application at:
KOLN/KGIN-TV
Attn: Human Resources
840 North 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
Applications being accepted Dec. 17 through Jan. 15.