Digital Content Producer
KRGV-TV Channel 5 News (ABC) in the Rio Grande Valley (McAllen-Weslaco-Brownsville) market is looking for a Digital Content Producer to join the largest news operation in South Texas.
KRGV-TV Channel 5 News in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas, is seeking a journalist with strong writing skills and social media savvy to join its digital team.
Members of the digital team report, write and edit news stories for KRGV.com. They also post news and information to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms in English and Spanish.
Digital producers are an integral part of the newsroom. They work closely with reporters, photographers, producers, editors and newsroom management throughout the day to coordinate news coverage including live reports during breaking news. Digital producers also work independently, generating story ideas and breaking news on all platforms.
The job requires strong writing skills, knowledge of Associated Press style writing and solid news judgment.
This position is Full Time.
Qualifications- An associate's or bachelor's degree in journalism or at least two years of newsroom experience.
- Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.
- Video editing skills are a plus.
- Ability to work independently.
KRGV-TV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, serving the Harlingen–Weslaco–Brownsville–McAllen designated market area (DMA #80). Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and access to state-of-the-art technology.
Channel 5 News is a hard-news brand that delivers market-leading ratings in a rapidly growing region with significant breaking news coverage and opportunities for professional growth.
KRGV-TV is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibits discriminatory employment practices. KRGV-TV actively seeks qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to making employment opportunities known to minorities, women, and other qualified individuals.
We encourage your organization to assist us in sharing our employment opportunities with qualified candidates to help ensure broad awareness of available positions.
KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
If you are qualified for the above vacancy, send your resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599 or email to egaona@krgv.com.