What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Content Producer position at Morgan Murphy Media?
Digital Content Producer
About the Role
KOAM News Now is seeking a full time Digital Content Producer to help grow our digital products by creating and publishing content that informs, engages, and empowers viewers across social, streaming, and digital platforms. You’ll work in a fast-paced newsroom environment, making smart publishing decisions under deadline and supporting breaking news and daily coverage.
About the Company
KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, a family-owned and operated company since 1890. Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, mobile and streaming apps, and a digital marketing agency across its 11 locations. We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
• Publish and optimize stories (headlines, SEO, tags, related links, image selection/cropping, formatting)
• Monitor breaking news sources and update stories quickly and accurately
• Write/edit web stories from scripts, releases, and reporter notes using strong AP-style copy
• Distribute/repurpose content for TikTok/Facebook/X/Instagram, including platform-appropriate copy and scheduling
• Clip/post short video, add basic captions/titles, and create simple graphics as needed
• Curate homepage/sections, prioritize content, and coordinate newsroom handoffs
• Verify facts/sources and follow ethics/legal guidelines; use analytics to refine headlines and placement
Qualifications
• Strong news judgment with speed and accuracy under deadline
• Excellent writing and editing skills (AP style; clear, concise, web-friendly)
• Basic multimedia skills (photo editing, simple video clipping, captions; Canva/Adobe a plus)
• Verification mindset (source checking, UGC verification, transparent corrections/updates)
• Schedule flexibility for part-time newsroom hours
Apply online at KoamNewsNow.com/jobs and include a link to work samples.
KOAM NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.