Description

WDAF-TV FOX4 Kansas City is seeking a creative, fast-moving Digital Content Creator who is passionate about local news and energized by social-first storytelling. This role focuses on producing short-form stories and videos for our digital platforms and social media, while supporting fox4kc.com and locally produced programs on the WDAF+ streaming channel.

This is not primarily an on-air role. You'll be hands-on-shooting, editing, and publishing content for Kansas City's #1 news team, reflecting FOX4's "Working For You" brand and serv ing our community.

Responsibilities:

• Create short-form video optimized for social platforms (vertical, square) and digital audiences.

• Shoot and edit original stories using mobile and desktop tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Suite , Photoshop).

• Add captions, graphics, hooks, and thumbnails to drive engagement.

• Pitch and develop daily digital story ideas rooted in local news and community impact.

• Publish to fox4kc.com, station apps, and social platforms with attention to SEO, accuracy, and trends.

• Collaborate with producers/managers to integrate content into WDAF+ streaming programs.

• Periodically join our podcast-style show to discuss what's trending on fox4kc.com and social.

• Assess and elevate viewer tips.

• Monitor analytics to refine content strategy and maximize reach.

• Stay current on emerging platforms, tools, and best practices for digital storytelling.

Requirements & Skills :

• Passion for local news and serving the Kansas City community.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; clear, concise AP-style writing.

• Proven experience creating social-first or digital video content.

• Strong shooting and editing skills; comfortable with mobile workflows and lightweight gear.

• Ability to write engaging captions and headlines tailored for digital audiences.

• Sound editorial judgment; familiarity with journalism ethics and copyright best practices.

• Organized and adaptable; able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, breaking- news environment.

• Knowledge of SEO and basic graphic/video tools; motion graphics a plus .

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism , Communications, Digital Media, or equivalent experience preferred.

• Schedule flexibility for early mornings, nights, weekends, and breaking news as needed