Digital Content Producer Pittsburg,KS/ Joplin,MO Job at Morgan Murphy Media, Joplin, MO

  • Morgan Murphy Media
  • Joplin, MO

Job Description

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.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours

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