Content Producers/Writers, Content Innovation Lab
McClatchy Media · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $89,500 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Create high-quality content for new brands.
- Focus on reader-focused content topics.
- Experiment with AI and emerging tools.
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilize audience data for content decisions.
About the role
Content Producer and Writer - Content Innovation Lab
McClatchy, a company with a 169-year legacy of excellence, is seeking producers and writers to create content for its Content Innovation Lab. This is the company’s next-generation approach to content, focusing on developing reader-focused, high-quality content for national and regional audiences across various interest areas such as travel, food, outdoor recreation, sports, and crime.
About the Content Innovation Lab
The Lab is designed to move fast, experiment relentlessly, and pivot quickly. We embrace energy, excitement, and fun, driven by results. AI and emerging tools will be leveraged to fuel experimentation and productivity, merging talent, personality, and subject matter expertise with current and emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a steady stream of reader-focused, high-quality content for national and regional audiences.
- Attack topics tied to dedicated communities of interest around travel, food, outdoor recreation, sports, and crime.
- Find content around data-signaled passion topics and discover creative ways to write and distribute the work.
- Contribute to a team producing relevant, credible, and abundant content.
- Ground every decision in audience data with the goal of dramatically growing known users.
What You’ll Bring
- Combination of knowledge and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- 3+ years of experience in content creation, writing, or journalism.
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with the ability to produce high-quality content on deadline.
- Inquisitive mindset with a constant flow of ideas and creative approaches to content creation.
- Adaptability and flexibility to experiment relentlessly and pivot quickly based on results.
- Collaborative spirit with a proven track record of working effectively in team environments.
What We'll Bring
- Competitive hourly pay range: $28.85 - $43.27.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with match.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and wellness resources.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples.
Key skills/competency
- Content Creation
- Writing
- Journalism
- Editing
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Audience Data
- Content Innovation
- AI Tools
Skills & topics
- Content Producer
- Content Writer
- Journalism
- Editing
- Content Creation
- Digital Content
- Writing
- McClatchy
- Innovation Lab
- Media
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of content creation, writing, or journalism experience, emphasizing skills in writing, editing, and organization.
- Showcase your ideas: Include work samples that demonstrate your inquisitive mindset, creativity, adaptability, and ability to work with data signals.
- Highlight collaboration: Emphasize your track record of working effectively in team environments and your flexibility.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Explain why you are a good fit for the Content Innovation Lab and McClatchy's mission.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with AI content tools.,Practice data analysis for content insights.,Develop rapid prototyping content skills.,Explore emerging content distribution platforms.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you adapted quickly.,Share an example of a creative idea.,How do you collaborate with a team?,How do you prioritize under pressure?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Content Innovation Lab at McClatchy?
- The Content Innovation Lab is McClatchy's next-generation approach to content creation, focused on producing high-quality, reader-focused content for national and regional audiences using AI and emerging tools.
- What kind of content will I be creating as a Content Producer/Writer at McClatchy?
- You will be creating content for dedicated communities of interest such as travel, food, outdoor recreation, sports, and crime, grounded in audience data and designed to grow known users.
- What skills are essential for a Content Producer/Writer at McClatchy?
- Essential skills include strong writing, editing, and organizational abilities, an inquisitive mindset, adaptability, flexibility, a collaborative spirit, and experience with AI and emerging tools.
- What is the expected experience level for this role?
- The role requires a combination of knowledge and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in content creation, writing, or journalism.
- How does McClatchy use technology in its content creation?
- McClatchy leverages AI and emerging tools to fuel experimentation and productivity, merging talent and subject matter expertise with current and emerging technologies.
- What is the pay range for this Content Producer/Writer position?
- The anticipated pay range for this position is between $28.85 - $43.27 per hour, with individual pay varying based on knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
- What benefits does McClatchy offer?
- McClatchy offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and wellness resources.
- What should I include in my application for the Content Producer/Writer role?
- You should submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples that showcase your relevant skills and experience.