CONTENT PRODUCER

Application Deadline: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023

Description

WHO WE ARE: KERA reaches more than 2 million people weekly through KERA TV, KERA News, KERA Arts, KXT, WRR, and the Denton Record-Chronicle (DRC). For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA and its platforms as a destination for trusted educational programming and initiatives, community engagement and lifelong learning.

As we seek to recognize and reflect the increasing diversity among our audiences, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives to consider employment opportunities at KERA/DRC.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Denton Record-Chronicle is seeking a full-time Content Producer to join our newsroom in Denton. The Content Producer should be a passionate, entrepreneurial, innovative person to help bring the Denton Record-Chronicle’s focus on utility-driven content and audience growth and engagement to life.

This is an entry-level position that welcomes creativity and opportunities for growth and professional development. This position is classified as FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime and reports to the Director of Content.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The ideal content producer:

· Will handle content planning and creation for the Denton Record-Chronicle’s Denton U section and email newsletter, including building and sending weekly newsletters.

· Is connected to the world outside our newsroom. The ideal candidate must be capable of following social media, watching trends and using community involvement in determining what coverage makes the most sense for readers, across all of the Denton Record-Chronicle’s sections.

· Work closely on production of the Denton County magazine with the director of content to assure production timelines and content deadlines are met.

· Is passionate about engagement. The right content producer will be eager to better understand target audiences and develop innovative content plans to reach them.

· Develop and implement audience and engagement strategies to build Denton County magazine and Denton U audiences throughout Denton County.

· Will identify content from other local news sources that are relevant to readers and aggregate them online in a more understanding, utility-driven way.

· Will understand and appreciate AP Style and traditional newswriting standards.

· Other duties as assigned

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences and passions. If you do not meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and feel you could be a good fit, we would like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.

· EXCELLENT writing skills

· Love of writing, editing and proofreading

· Excitement about the future of local news content, delivery and engagement

· Enthusiasm for audience development and engagement

· Enthusiasm for collaboration and working well with others

· Strong attention to detail, organization and efficiency

· Excellent time management skills

BONUS IF YOU BRING:

· Love of the Denton County community

· Intern or work experience in journalism, communications, social media or brand strategy

SALARY RANGE

$35,000 – $45,000, depending on experience

BENEFITS

· Generous paid-time off and holidays

· Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

· KERA/DRC paid basic life insurance and AD&D insurance

· Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment

· 401k plan

· Culture intentionally focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

· Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household

LOCATION:

We expect that this position will work mostly remote, and then eventually out of our Denton office some of the time.

HOW TO APPLY:

· Complete the application on DRC’s employment page.

· Attach a resume and cover letter summarizing why you are the best fit for the role

KERA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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