Employment Opportunity

Kentucky Educational Television Foundation has the following contract temporary position at KET's Network Center in Lexington, Ky.:

Online Content Producer

(multiple positions available,
Hours: flexible, 10 to 40 hours/week Pay: $20/hr)


Reports To

Online Communications and Content Manager

Position Purpose

To produce, write, curate, coordinate, and copyedit content on www.ket.org and KET-managed online platforms

Essential Duties

  • Migrate content and produce websites within defined templates for KET.org.
  • Produce, write, curate, coordinate, and copyedit online articles.
  • Curate and coordinate related content and graphics.
  • Collaborate closely with appropriate colleagues to ensure priorities are followed, art/graphic and technical elements are implemented and deadlines are met.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred.
  • Must have exceptional knowledge and experience producing online content, executing new media and social media tactics, and online usability best practices.
  • Must have strong writing and proofreading skills. Applicants will be required to take a copyediting test and must submit writing samples showing the ability to write in a succinct, engaging style.
  • Must be able to produce content that adheres to KET's editorial style and brand standards.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of editorial, design, and technical colleagues are required.
  • Must be able to work under short deadlines and work on several projects simultaneously.
  • Must have expertise with Wordpress, social media platforms, HTML and/or CSS page layout, and metadata management.

Contact

Positions open until filled. State application, cover letter/resume, and writing samples to be sent to:

Employment & Recruiting
KET
600 Cooper Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502

Fax: (859) 258-7765

KET is an equal opportunity employer.