Regional Digital Content Director — Orlando, FL

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re hiring a Regional Digital Content Director to create and optimize content for four HJe-745P3 and-operated stations in Florida. Based in our Qug YR Orlando newsroom, you’ll coordinate with teams in Orlando and Tampa to publish stories, videos, live streams, and social content that engage local audiences.

Does This Sound Like You?

You’re smart, driven, quick-thinking, resourceful, full of energy and have a deep passion for what you do. You've got goals. You're (extremely) competitive and want to win. All the time. You know how to tell a story across every digital and social platform—even the ones that haven’t been invented yet. You're a proven, compassionate leader who motivates others to make a real difference. Your journalistic standards are high, and so is the bar you set for your team. You're obsessed with quality and serving the audience in the best possible way. You pivot quickly and keep your cool when things get tough. You can coordinate with different contributors across Central Florida, but there's nothing you love more than supporting your team—and you celebrate their wins in victorious fashion. The powerhouse leader we're looking for is a self-proclaimed news junkie, knows digital platforms inside and out, and has a track record of taking teams to new heights. If that’s you, we can't wait to meet you!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee team that creates news and event-based content impacting users in all markets, including text stories, photos/graphics, connected TV/live streaming content, breaking news, mobile alerts, and social media elements.

• Write and produce compelling, consumer-focused content related to news, events, and topics relevant across Central Florida and Tampa, Florida.

• Create and publish a range of content, including articles, videos, live streams, photos/graphics, breaking news updates, and social media posts

• Coordinate closely with local teams in Orlando and Tampa to support audience engagement and brand loyalty

• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) while prioritizing the user experience

• Publish and engage audiences across platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and others

• Serve as an additional digital resource for local teams, filling coverage gaps and providing backup during major events

• Work with newsroom teams to ensure speed and accuracy, particularly during breaking news situations

• Participate in editorial meetings as needed

• Collaborate with the Group Content Team and other markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale

• Monitor real-time analytics to inform content decisions and improve performance

• Follow group editorial and content standards

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years’ experience developing and publishing unique content, including news, for digital and social platforms preferred. 3+ years’ experience managing staff of 5+ employees preferred.

• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.

• Demonstrated ability to create and evolve compelling news content on digital platforms, including during breaking news situations.

• Superior news judgment. Impeccable writing copy-editing and SEO skills. Overwhelming attention to detail. Outstanding leadership, communication and presentation skills. Relentless passion and drive to win. Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, content discovery, and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

• Deep expertise in social media platforms and audience engagement

• Familiarity with the Central Florida, Orlando and Tampa Bay markets

• Ability to coordinate with contributors across multiple locations

• Ability to travel within the region as needed

• Valid Driver’s License

Working conditions (IF APPLICABLE)

Ability to travel within the Region

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays as needed

Physical Requirements (IF APPLICABLE)

Regularly stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $100,000.00-120,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.