Content Producer

UT, Salt Lake City

Full time

REQ-43118

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. They will also contribute to the creation of compelling, audience-focused content for broadcast, digital, and social media. This position is also responsible for developing and producing original video, podcast, and streaming content from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

· Strive to be #1 on ABC4's television newscasts, digital and streaming platforms 24 hours/day

· Report news quickly and accurately

· Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition

· Must be able to 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.

· Ability to 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 a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus

· Seeks out new technology in a fast-evolving industry

· Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends

This position requires creativity, flexibility, and a passion for producing compelling content that informs and engages audiences across all ABC4 platforms. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

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