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Digital Content Manager

@ KADN-TV, KLAF-TV

Job Description

• News 15 (KADN-TV kadn.com) in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a full-time Digital Content Manager to take our digital efforts to the next level.
• The ideal candidate must have strong editorial and news judgement skills.
• They must be able to closely collaborate with a team while being able to work independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce original digital content for all of News 15's digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media
• Excel in breaking news situations, accurately reporting and updating information as it happens online
• Work closely with assignment editors, broadcast producers and newsroom managers to coordinate three-screen synergy (TV, digital, mobile) around news coverage
• Use various metrics to identify digital content priority and placement decisions to grow digital audiences
• Copy edit content written by others and correct errors, grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Qualifications:

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge and experience with an online CMS (Knowledge of BLOX is a plus)
• Strong grasp of posting to various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and IGTV
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Write in a smart, conversational and shareable manner with a creative format and style
• Strong understanding of AP style, SEO best practices, Google Analytics a plus
• Basic Photoshop and video editing skills
• Basic HTML knowledge
• Exceptional ability to multitask
• Ability to shoot video for digital platforms a plus 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

• High stress office environment with deadline pressures.
• Position will require you to prioritize tasks and multitask daily, and well as manage multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority.
• You must be able to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law). 

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/kadn.html

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