Digital Content Creator

Tribune Broadcasting Kansas City

Job Location:

Summit, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WDAF-TV FOX4 Kansas City isseekinga creative fast-moving Digital Content Creator who is passionate about local news and energized by social-first storytelling. This role focuses on producing short-form stories and videos for our digital platforms and social media while supporting and locally produced programs on the WDAF streaming channel.

This is not primarily an on-air role.Youllbe hands-onshooting editing and publishing contentfor Kansas Citys #1 news team reflectingFOX4s WorkingForYou brand and servingour community.

Responsibilities:

Create short-form videooptimizedfor social platforms (vertical square) and digital audiences.

Shoot and edit original stories using mobile and desktop tools (e.g.AdobePremiereSuite Photoshop).

Add captions graphics hooks and thumbnails to drive engagement.

Pitch and develop daily digital story ideas rooted in local news and community impact.

Publish to station apps and social platforms with attention to SEO accuracy and trends.

Collaborate with producers/managers to integrate content into WDAF streaming programs.

Periodically join our podcast-style show to discuss whats trending on and social.

Assess andelevateviewer tips.

Monitoranalytics to refine content strategy and maximize reach.

Stay current on emerging platforms tools and best practices for digital storytelling.

Requirements & Skills:

Passion for local news and serving the Kansas City community.

Excellent written and verbal communication; clear concise AP-style writing.

Proven experience creating social-first or digital video content.

Strong shooting and editing skills; comfortable with mobile workflows and lightweight gear.

Ability to write engaging captions and headlines tailored for digital audiences.

Sound editorial judgment; familiarity with journalism ethics and copyright best practices.

Organized and adaptable; able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced breaking-newsenvironment.

Knowledge of SEO and basic graphic/video tools; motion graphicsa plus.

Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Digital Media or equivalent experience preferred.

Schedule flexibility for early mornings nights weekends and breaking news as needed

WDAF-TV FOX4 Kansas City isseekinga creative fast-moving Digital Content Creator who is passionate about local news and energized by social-first storytelling. This role focuses on producing short-form stories and videos for our digital platforms and social media while supporting and locally produc...