Director of Multiplatform Content

Director of Multiplatform Content

At KXRM FOX21 we believe a rewarding career should come with an exceptional quality of life. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado Springs your primary focus will be the oversight of all content on all platforms linear digital social streaming.

Were champions for Southern Colorado. We expose problems provide solutions and highlight progress to help make our community an even better place to live work and thrive. We move fast think creatively and arent interested in the way weve always done it. If youre someone who enjoys a challenge thrives under deadline pressure and wants the freedom to tell stories in new and engaging ways youll fit right in.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Multiplatform Content is a senior newsroom leader responsible for creating developing and executing content strategies across FOX21s digital streaming social and broadcast platforms. This role serves as a key driver of audience growth and content innovation ensuring FOX21 delivers compelling local journalism and content wherever viewers choose to consume it.

This position combines content leadership with hands-on storytelling serving as a content creator on-air talent and architect of original programming for FOX21 and other emerging platforms. The Director of Multiplatform Content works closely with the news directordigital EP and producersto identify opportunities for audience engagement develop new content initiatives and expand FOX21s reach beyond traditional television newscasts.

• Lead content strategy and programming development for the FOX21 streaming platforms
• Develop and produce original streaming content that grows audiences and expands FOX21s digital presence
• Identify and create streaming-exclusive programs special reports and innovative storytelling opportunities
• Inspire and encourage all employees to get involved with original content via our vMix streaming studio

• Serve as a multimedia journalist by reporting writing shooting editing and producing original content for broadcast streaming digital and social platforms.
• Develop enterprise stories and feature content that highlight Southern Colorados people communities and issues.
• Create content optimized for multiplatform distribution and audience engagement.

• Anchor the weekday FOX21 4:305:00 p.m. newscast from the streaming studio for linear broadcast.
• Produce and host original streaming seriesof your choice based on your passions and interests.

• Serve as a newsroom leader in multiplatform storytelling and digital content strategy.
• Collaborate across departments to develop new content initiatives special projects and community partnerships.
• Champion innovative storytelling techniques and emerging digital trends that strengthen audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in digital journalism newsroom operations newsroom management or a related field preferred
• Experience with vMix or OBS streaming system preferred
• Strong news judgment and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills with a solid understanding of AP Style
• Ability to independently research verify information and produce accurate news content
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across newsroom teams
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving newsroom workflows

Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $70000 depending on experience

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KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(K) and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check