Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
Who We Are
KSL is Utah’s leading local news source across digital and broadcast platforms, delivering trusted, award‑winning journalism through KSL.com, KSL‑TV, and KSL NewsRadio. We provide in‑depth local reporting, investigative journalism, and up‑to‑the‑minute coverage that serves communities across the state. Committed to being a trusted voice of light and knowledge, KSL helps Utahns stay informed, connected, and engaged with the issues that matter most.
Position Overview
The Digital Content Producer leads KSL’s efforts to create content that supports and reinforces on-air shows. The ideal candidate will pioneer approaches for online conversation and community engagement. You will identify and advance conversations generated by KSL; create a culture of collaboration, connecting our station's voice with our most influential listeners; and collaborate with news, programming and promotions.
Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.
- This position is a hybrid role that requires the employee to sometimes work at our Salt Lake City site. Specific hybrid schedules will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by managers and senior management.
What You Will Do:
Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for working in conjunction with News and programming to consistently manage content published on KSL's platforms.
- Deep understanding of station brand to appropriately publish content
- Write breaking news stories as needed
- Communicate clearly with the newsroom team
- Edit photos, graphics, videos, audio clips and text using appropriate editing tools
- Optimize story performance using various analytical tools
- Maintain careful documentation of story day planning and publishing schedules
- Participate in station's digital marketing efforts, as well as staying on top of trending digital developments
- Video switching and editing capabilities
- Create content for use on web/social only platforms
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:
- College degree in journalism or related field. If no degree, 1-2 years of digital project experience
- Ability to write clear, conversational and accurate content in AP style
- Ability to work under pressure and on deadline
- Ability to work well with others on a team
- Detail-oriented in reviewing content
- A passion for the news
- Prefer experience working in graphic design, using Photoshop, Illustrator and Final Cut Pro
- Prefer 2+ years successful experience working in social media, with a deep understanding of social media techniques and tools
- Ability to research and implement new social media practices a significant plus, specifically experience with Facebook and Twitter ads and analytics
- Flexible personality in order to connect news, programming and promotions
- Self-motivated, creative individual who can also organize and consistently display good judgement
- Capable of performing under stress while meeting company deadlines and needs
- Excellent communication abilities
- Capable of managing multiple projects in various stages of the project life cycle
Physical Demands
- Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively
- Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Compensation
$18.00 - $22.00 an hour. Hourly rate to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data.
What We Offer You: Check Out Our KSL Benefits!
Employees at KSL can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:
- Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment
- Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies
- Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays
- 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Access to an entire team of free financial planners
- Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
- Continuous growth and development opportunities
- Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration
KSL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.