Digital Content Producer (News)

Location: LA and Alexandria; onsite role

Company

hirify.global operates media and digital news properties.

What you will do

• Monitor analytics, RSS feeds, social media, alerts, and regional media to identify breaking, interesting, and trending stories.
• Write and package approximately 3–5 daily stories using SEO best practices to increase page views, session depth, and time on page.
• Post, package, and promote content from third-party partners such as Nexstar, AP, and NBC.
• Research stories, arrange interviews, contact sources, and verify facts using public records and reference materials.
• Review and edit copy for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, AP style, journalistic integrity, and production quality.
• Interact with audiences on social media and collaborate with newsroom colleagues on special projects and breaking-news coverage.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a digital or print newsroom.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, or Journalism; equivalent experience may substitute.
• Proficiency in AP Style writing, SEO best practices, social media publishing, and digital content production.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Chartbeat, SocialFlow, and WordPress.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work onsite in LA or Alexandria and maintain a flexible schedule during breaking news, severe weather, and other deadline-driven situations.

Nice to have

• Ability to take photographs and create video.
• Experience with ad-libbing and cold calling to develop stories.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, high-energy newsroom environment with deadline pressure.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Active collaboration and participation across departments.
• Schedule flexibility may be needed for breaking news and severe weather coverage.