Content Creator
FOX13 Memphis is looking for a creative, driven, and digitally savvy Content Creator to help tell the stories that matter across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms. This position combines the skills of a visual storyteller and newsroom content coordinator, creating compelling content while helping drive daily news coverage from the field and the newsroom.
The ideal candidate is an excellent storyteller with strong news judgment who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll shoot and edit video along with creating digital and social content, collaborating with newsroom leadership to deliver accurate, engaging journalism across every platform.
What You'll Do
- Create compelling video, digital, and social media content for broadcast, FOX13Memphis.com, streaming platforms, and social channels.
- Shoot and edit high-quality video in the field, gathering video and sound for multiple platforms.
- Write and publish accurate, engaging digital stories using AP style and SEO best practices.
- Monitor scanners, social media, news wires, and community sources to identify breaking news and emerging story opportunities.
- Assist with newsroom coordination by communicating story updates, helping prioritize coverage, and supporting daily editorial planning.
- Work collaboratively with content team and newsroom managers to develop visually compelling and audience-focused stories.
- Produce platform-specific content optimized for television, web, mobile, and social media audiences.
- Maintain assigned cameras and editing equipment.
- Follow journalistic ethics, newsroom policies, and safety standards while representing FOX13 professionally in the community.
- Adapt quickly to breaking news and changing priorities while meeting multiple deadlines.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
- Excellent writing and editing skills for digital and broadcast platforms.
- Strong understanding of journalistic ethics, AP style, and digital publishing.
- Familiarity with CMS platforms, social media strategy, SEO, and audience engagement.
- Outstanding news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories.
- Strong visual storytelling skills with an eye for composition, sequencing, and natural sound.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure, breaking news situations.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to lift and carry approximately 40-50 pounds of equipment.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and severe weather coverage as needed.
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WHBQ FOX 13 in Memphis TN and Rincon Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.
About Rincon
Rincon Broadcasting Group is a privately held media company committed to reshaping regional broadcast by combining legacy media assets with forward-looking technologies. Under the leadership of industry veteran, Todd Parkin, Rincon is acquiring multiple mid-market television stations with long-term growth potential.