Digital Producer

2060 Digital • Rochester, MN

8h

About The Position

Write clear, accurate, and engaging stories for the station’s website and
digital platforms using broadcast scripts, Associated Press wire stories,
outside sources, and raw news facts.
Produce and distribute original content across digital platforms in alignment
with established editorial and brand standards.
Communicate regularly with coworkers to ensure stories are accurate,
complete, and appropriately presented.
Create images and use video to accompany stories using online tools; edit
video clips and post content to the website, ensuring visuals are relevant,
appropriate, and impactful.
Work with Reporters, Anchors, Photographers, and Producers to generate
interactive elements and additional digital content for news stories.
Identify and post engaging digital and social media content that supports
newsroom goals and community outreach efforts.
Assist with digital coverage for major news events such as station‑sponsored
events, elections, and sporting events, including stories, live‑streaming
opportunities, social media posts, and photo and video content.
Assist the assignment desk by helping assign reporter stories, making calls
on potential stories, managing news content, and monitoring developing and
breaking news.
Help with website layout and design as needed.
Maintain awareness of local, national, and world events and demonstrate a
passion for news.
Stay informed of changes and trends in digital content, social media, and
content presentation.
Report to work on time and work established schedules; hours may include
early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. May assist in other
roles as needed.
Attend and participate in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience in news writing (newspaper or web writing preferred).
• Strong writing, spelling, and grammar skills with sound news judgment.
• Experience using digital publishing content management systems.
• Working knowledge of photo editing, video editing, and basic HTML.
• Experience using major social media platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, accurate, and engaging stories for the station’s website and digital platforms.
• Produce and distribute original content across digital platforms.
• Communicate regularly with coworkers.
• Create images and use video to accompany stories.
• Work with Reporters, Anchors, Photographers, and Producers to generate interactive elements.
• Identify and post engaging digital and social media content.
• Assist with digital coverage for major news events.
• Assist the assignment desk.
• Help with website layout and design as needed.
• Maintain awareness of local, national, and world events.
• Stay informed of changes and trends in digital content, social media, and content presentation.
• Report to work on time and work established schedules.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level