Denver7 isn’t just a place to read articles. It’s a destination for consumers to have an experience with local Colorado news and weather. KMGH, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate, is looking for an ambitious digital content producer who can lead in this mission. This content producer will create text, video and other multimedia elements tailored to our digital platforms – web, social and streaming – and seek out enterprise storytelling opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Turn breaking news, enterprise stories, press releases, third party sources, or news tips into unique articles on the web, including but not limited to headlines, thumbnails, short news alerts and teases, interactive embedded elements, outside links, maps, slideshows and custom modules.
Utilize social media to drive traffic, engagement and video viewership on Denver7’s web and streaming platforms
Cut, edit and tailor video for website, OTT, mobile, YouTube and social media platforms
Optimize the user experience by tracking live web metrics and user experience best practices.
Build and monitor livestreams to various platforms.
Edit platform-specific social media graphics to showcase storytelling.
Assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news and severe weather to ensure high quality, consistent community coverage online with attention to grammatical detail.
Actively collaborate with editorial and technical staff to migrate content to media platforms, including video, audio, vertical video, still photos and graphics.
Build out special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase user engagement.
Update and interact with fans/followers on social media.
Apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices to every piece of content.
Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Proven writing skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail, developed from working for a professional or student news organization
Skilled with content management systems, video editing, image editing and social networking
Must have a strong desire to focus on web-based content
Strong relationship building skills that are essential to newsroom collaboration, along with creativity and ability to handle deadlines and multi-tasking
Must have working knowledge of how to use and update social media platforms
Must have photo editing skills with ability to manipulate, crop, enhance images as needed for publishing on website
Must have demonstrated experience with creative video editing for social and web platforms with a knowledge of video editing software

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Denver, Colorado offers an unbeatable combination of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure. Known as the "Mile High City," Denver sits at the base of the stunning Rocky Mountains, providing year-round access to world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown. Professional sports fans can cheer on the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies, while the city's 300+ days of sunshine make it perfect for an active lifestyle. With a booming tech scene, diverse economy, and friendly community spirit, Denver consistently ranks among the best places to live in America.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Hourly: $28.00 - 31.47

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company

(NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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