teknovation.biz is hiring: Multimedia Content Specialist in Knoxville

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PYA is seeking a highly motivated, growth-minded individual to fill the role of Multimedia Content Producer for Teknovation. The Specialist will support the production, distribution, and expansion of PYA’s publication, focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and small businesses in East Tennessee.

This Specialist will work in a partnership with Teknovation’s editor and the PYA marketing and business development teams to identify and cover community business stories. They will also assist with the production of the newsletter.

The ideal candidate would have an interest in small business, technology, innovation, and scientific concepts.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise and produce multimedia news content that propels the mission of Teknovation forward through various media: video, photo, articles, and social media.
• Create a strong network of relationships with key community builders, business leaders, elected officials, and entrepreneurs across East Tennessee in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Johnson City, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Cookeville.
• Keep track of and attend community business events relevant to the Teknovation audience and update the website calendar accordingly.
• Help design and send the 3x/week Teknovation newsletter to be compelling, informative, and aligned with PYA’s mission for the publication.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, or business development required — preference for journalists who have a body of work to share.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Exceptional time management with a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Existing community relationships and connections are a big plus.
• Hard worker. Belief in the product offering. Eagerness to help it bloom.

About teknovation: Teknovation.biz was launched to spotlight and celebrate all things related to technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in East Tennessee. The website is sponsored by PYA as a service to those interested in advancing the region’s economy through technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Teknovation.biz is the place for East Tennesseans to share their successes, learn about the successes of others, and focus on long-term winning strategies. It creates awareness of our region’s assets and helps drive technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial job growth in Knoxville, TN, and surrounding communities in the Southeast.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Online Audio and Video Media