Content Producer, The Denton Record-Chronicle

Location: Dallas, Texas
Job Category: Online | New Media
Job ID: 12189
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 02.27.2025

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Job Description:

CONTENT PRODUCER
WHO WE ARE:
Serving the country’s fifth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 4.5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning. 

The Denton Record-Chronicle (DRC), a daily newspaper for the past 120 years, is making significant moves to redefine what local news looks like in a market that is constantly growing and is increasingly mobile. Serving a county of more than 1 million people, the DRC is meeting readers with news where they are – on their phones, in their inboxes, on social media and in the community.

As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA. 


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Denton Record-Chronicle is seeking a Content Producer to join our newsroom in Denton. The Content Producer should be a passionate, entrepreneurial, innovative person to help bring the Denton Record-Chronicle’s focus on utility-driven content and audience growth and engagement to life.

This position is based out of Denton, is full-time and the typical day will be 1-2 hours outside the standard work hours. Some weekend work is expected, which will be included in the typical 40-hour work week.

This entry-level position welcomes creativity and opportunities for growth and professional development. This position is classified as FLSA non-exempt, is eligible for overtime and reports to the Director of Content.


WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Oversee the Denton Record-Chronicle’s newsletter strategy, which includes about 18 emails sent weekly throughout the newsroom, with the opportunity to grow.
• Handle content planning and creation for the Denton Record-Chronicle's Denton U section and email newsletter, including building and sending weekly newsletters.
• Stay connected to the world outside our newsroom. The ideal candidate must be capable of following social media, watching trends and using community involvement in determining what coverage makes the most sense for readers, across all of the Denton Record-Chronicle's sections.
• Monitor and analyze engagement. The right content producer will be eager to better understand target audiences and develop innovative content plans to reach them.
• Develop and implement audience and engagement strategies to build audiences throughout Denton County.
• Work closely on production of the all-digital, quarterly Denton County Magazine with the director of content to assure production and content deadlines are met.
• Identify content from other local news sources that are relevant to readers and aggregate them online in a more understanding, utility-driven way.
• Contribute social media content, such as hosting Instagram Live conversations or shooting video for TikTok or YouTube.
• Regularly engage with a broad range of audiences in various ways; including both in-person events and social/digital media (e.g. Reddit, Instagram livestreams and podcasts) to identify trends and find story ideas.
• Understand and appreciate AP Style and traditional newswriting standards.

As a KERA employee:    

• Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures       
• Perform additional duties as assigned 

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates.

 

Job Requirements:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences and passions. If you do not meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and feel you could be a good fit, we would like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.

• Excellent writing and AP Style editing skills
• Excitement about the future of local news content, delivery and engagement
• Enthusiasm for audience development and engagement
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and working well with others
• Strong attention to detail, organization and efficiency
• Great time management skills

BONUS IF YOU BRING:

• Love of the Denton County community and an appreciation for what makes a community feel like home
• Intern or work experience in journalism, communications, social media or brand strategy
• Experience with one or more of the following: audio production; multimedia production, particularly photography or video; hands-on audio editing and innovative audio storytelling; working with one or more content management systems; other relevant technical expertise.
• Working knowledge of Spanish and/or other languages common in Texas.

SALARY RANGE
$35,000 - $45,000 annually, depending on experience
 

 BENEFITS

• Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11)
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment.
• 401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months
• Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
• Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth

LOCATION:
We expect that this position will work out of our Denton office a minimum of 20% of the time (equivalent to one day per week), with office access available anytime for additional in-office work and working remotely otherwise.


HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application on KERA’s employment page.
• Attach a resume and optional cover letter summarizing why you are the best fit for the role.

APPLICATION TIMELINE:
Applications generally close 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for a couple of weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants.
 

KERA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other