Purpose/reason for this Position:
The primary focus of the Producer Web Content is to work with News, Promotions, and General Manager to develop station’s web strategy and manage online efforts, which include but are not limited to news and video content, contests, and station promotions. Position requires a strong grasp on how interactive features, such as Online Chats, Discussion Forums, Streaming Video, Viewer Submitted Video and Direct Email can enhance our brand, increase viewer loyalty, and extend our reach. www.5newsonline.com functions with our station, not as an addition.

Core Job Functions:

• Managing the Web site’s content architecture (i.e., how and where stories are placed and grouped)
• Converting on-air scripts into Web-based stories, which include editing, proofreading and expansion
• Training station staff to support website
• Developing and executing station’s web strategy
• Developing web exclusive news and promotional features
• Managing interactive features
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, & holidays to meet the demands of a 24/7 news operation
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Command of the English Language. Strong PC computer skills, including knowledge of the Internet. Strong writing and copy editing skills. Ability to quickly gather and reformat information. Ability to adhere to deadlines and work under time pressure. Willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule. No HTML or programming experience necessary, but preferred. Familiarity with graphics software, such as PhotoShop and Fireworks, preferred. Must possess a valid State Driver's License (or be able to get one).

Education Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in a writing-intensive major (e.g., English, History, Political Science, Journalism) and/or one to two years work experience in television, radio, or newspaper.

Physical Requirements:
Dexterity to operate typewriter, computer, and other such equipment. Communications skills used in office setting. Vision to review and approve Website content and look.

Statement about Other Duties:
The foregoing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the employee is responsible, nor an exhaustive list of the minimum requirements and specifications necessary to perform the essential functions, including all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require it.

Interested parties should submit resume/application and references to James Warner, News Director, KFSM-TV, P.O. Box 369, Fort Smith, AR 72902, (479-783-1191) or e-mail james.warner@kfsm.com.

KFSM-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer