About the role
WAPT-TV , the ABC & CBS affiliate in Jackson, MS, is looking for a well-rounded, full-time Digital Content Producer to create content for the station’s website, mobile products and social media platforms. The Digital Content Producer is an excellent storyteller who can edit and create content in a highly competitive environment under constant deadline pressure. Breaking news and weather are major priorities in our area, and the Digital Content Producer must know how to maximize those opportunities while completing daily responsibilities. You will report to the Digital Content Manager. Responsibilities Write, edit and publish breaking news, weather, daily news, sports and feature stories for the station’s website, mobile products and social media platforms. Write compelling headlines, especially for mobile and social media. Carefully create mobile push notifications for breaking news and severe weather. Work with reporters and assignment editors to ensure content is posted quickly and accurately. Work with producers, assignment editors and managers to ensure cross-promotion of content across all platforms. Develop multimedia special projects. Manage livestreams of newscasts and breaking news. Contribute ideas to help grow the station’s digital platforms. Requirements One to three years of experience in a professional television newsroom or web-publishing environment. Strong news and editorial judgment. Excellent AP-style writing skills. Basic knowledge of video editing. Experience with social media best practices. Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and short-notice assignments to cover a 24-hour news cycle. Ability to work well in an environment with frequent interruptions. Proficiency in Photoshop. Related military experience will be considered. Values in Action At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse, partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional wellness support Paid time off Paid parental leave LGBTQ+ health services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs