The E.W. Scripps Company · 11 hours ago
Digital Content Producer, WCPO
Cincinnati, OH - WCPO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe E.W. Scripps Company is searching for an experienced Digital Content Producer to join their team. In this role, you will create and organize content for multiple platforms, utilizing editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills.
AdvertisingDigital MediaJournalismMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Turn breaking news, enterprise stories, press releases, third party sources, or news tips into unique content across all platforms, including but not limited to headlines, thumbnails, short news alerts and teases, interactive embedded elements, outside links, maps, slideshows and custom modules
Post articles to social media to drive engagement and web clicks
Cut video and assign engaging metadata for YouTube, website, app, OTT and third-party services
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
Optimize the user experience by tracking live web metrics and user experience best practices
Apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices to every piece of content
Help with assignment desk duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level
Strong vision and ability to advance stories
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
Excellent interpersonal communicator
Extraordinarily passionate about writing; courageous and creative storyteller with attention to even tiny details - choosing the perfect words while also exhibiting proper grammar and spelling
Highly organized
Highly adaptable for a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Strong self-motivation
Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws and strong editorial judgement
Able to use web analytics
Proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus
Flexible work hours may be required, including holidays, weekends, and evenings
Company
The E.W. Scripps Company
Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750MKey Investors
Sinclair Broadcast
2025-11-17Post Ipo Equity
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1988-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Meredith Delaney
President & CEO
Bill Siegel
Vice President/General Manager WPTV & WHDT
Recent News
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