Content Producer

ABC4 Utah is seeking a dynamic and motivated Content Producer to help drive content across television, digital, social media, and streaming platforms. This hybrid role combines the responsibilities of a newscast producer, digital news producer, assignment editor, and streaming content creator, making it ideal for a news‑driven storyteller who thrives in a fast‑paced newsroom environment. The Content Producer will oversee daily news gathering, coordinate coverage with reporters and photojournalists, monitor breaking news, and help generate original content for News4Utah+, ABC4’s streaming platform. They will also be trained as a traditional newscast producer to help back up the production of newscasts, and will contribute to the creation of compelling, audience‑focused content for broadcast, digital, and social media.
Key Responsibilities Strive to be #1 on ABC4's television newscasts, digital and streaming platforms 24 hours/day.
Report news quickly and accurately.
Craft original content that stands out from competition.
Independently produce a television newscast to air on ABC4 news following training.
Program News4Utah+, ABC4's streaming app for Roku, Apple TV, Samsung TV and Fire TV.
Coordinate daily newsroom coverage and assignments across television, streaming, and digital platforms.
Book guests, schedule interviews, and maintain relationships with local sources and public information officers.
Host streaming shows on varied topics.
Write articles, breaking news updates, and digital content that drives audience engagement.
Develop, produce, and manage original video series for News4Utah+.
Oversee content calendars, production timelines, and distribution strategies.
Create and execute social media campaigns to grow audience reach and engagement.
Ensure all content meets ABC4’s editorial standards, journalistic ethics, and production quality expectations.
Qualifications Strong news judgment and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of social media strategy, SEO, audience analytics, and AP Style.
Comfortable conducting interviews and appearing on camera when needed.
Creative thinker with a finger on the pulse of entertainment, internet culture, and streaming trends.
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator.
Ability to adapt quickly to breaking news and changing priorities.
Proficiency in MS Office; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience is a plus.
Seeks out new technology in a fast‑evolving industry.
Will work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
Work Hours Work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
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EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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