Part-time Digital Content Producer Pittsburg, KS/Joplin, MO

About the role: KOAM News Now is seeking a part-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 news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri), producing more than 30 hours of local news content weekly. 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. Key Responsibilities: 1. Publish and optimize stories (headlines, SEO, tags, related links, image selection/cropping, formatting) 2. Monitor breaking news sources and update stories quickly and accurately. 3. Write/edit web stories from scripts, releases, and reporter notes using strong AP-style copy. 4. Distribute/repurpose content for TikTok/Facebook/X/Instagram, including platform-appropriate copy and scheduling. 5. Clip/post short video, add basic captions/titles, and create simple graphics as needed. 6. Curate homepage/sections, prioritize content, and coordinate newsroom handoffs. 7. Verify facts/sources and follow ethics/legal guidelines; use analytics to refine headlines and placement. Qualifications: 1.Strong news judgment with speed and accuracy under deadline 2. Excellent writing and editing skills (AP style; clear, concise, web-friendly) 3. Basic multimedia skills (photo editing, simple video clipping, captions; Canva/Adobe a plus) 4. Verification mindset (source checking, UGC verification, transparent corrections/updates) 5. Schedule flexibility for part-time newsroom hours > Apply online at KoamNewsNow.com/jobs and include a link to work samples. MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Apply Now Employment Type: Part Time