KCCI

KCCI.com is the official website of KCCI 8 News, a CBS affiliate serving the Des Moines area in Iowa. The website provides up-to-date news, weather, and sports information for the region. With a user-friendly interface, KCCI.com offers breaking news alerts, live streaming videos, and interactive features for viewers to engage with the content. Additionally, it covers various topics, including local events, politics, business, and entertainment. KCCI.com is a go-to source for residents to stay informed about the latest happenings in Des Moines and its surrounding areas.

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  • Country
    Hosted in United States

  • Latitude\Longitude
    37.751 / -97.822    Google Map

  • Traffic rank
    #17,747 Site Rank

  • Site age
    29 yrs old

  • Site Owner information
    Whois info

  • Owner
    Hearst Television,(Hearst Properties Inc.)

  • Channels
    Digital,: 8 (,VHF,),Virtual,: 8

  • Branding
    KCCI 8 News,MeTV Des Moines (DT2),My Des Moines (DT3)

  • Affiliations
    8.1:,CBS,8.2:,MeTV,8.3:,MyNetworkTV,/,H&I,8.4:,Story Television

  • First air date
    July 31, 1955

  • Former call signs
    KRNT-TV (1955–1974)

  • Former channel number(s)
    Analog:,8 (VHF, 1955–2009),Digital:,31 (,UHF,, 2002–2009)

  • Former affiliations
    Weather Now (DT2, 2006−2011)

Traffic rank
#17,747
Site age
29 yrs
Location
United States
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via ShowbizJobs posted_at: 20 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
KCCI 8 News is looking for a Digital Editor who will be responsible for creating content for its website, mobile and social media platforms. The successful candidate will be an excellent storyteller and multi-tasker who can edit and create content facing intense competition under constant deadline pressure. The candidate must have the ability to remain calm and level-headed but react aggressively... and decisively during breaking news situations with KCCI 8 News is looking for a Digital Editor who will be responsible for creating content for its website, mobile and social media platforms. The successful candidate will be an excellent storyteller and multi-tasker who can edit and create content facing intense competition under constant deadline pressure. The candidate must have the ability to remain calm and level-headed but react aggressively... and decisively during breaking news situations with or without a manager present.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the station's website, mobile app, and social media platforms

• Curate the KCCI.com homepage and app regularly throughout shifts

• Write sharp, compelling headlines and push alerts with accuracy

• Manage live streams of newscasts and breaking news on the website and on social media

• Regularly create social content, including graphics and videos, and post to the station's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms

• Keep tabs on the pulse of the social media landscape in central Iowa

• Have a passion for social media engagement, site traffic analytics, and taking ownership in helping meet the station's digital KPI goals

• Add to the digital desk's long-term planning and strategic vision

• Respond positively to feedback and direction from all newsroom and station managers

• Maintain a positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with coworkers in all departments and corporate teams

• In-person attendance is requires

Experience Requirements:

• Experience as a writer or editor for a newspaper or news website

• Publishing experience within a content management system

• Familiarity with local newsgathering workflow and terminology, Google Analytics, Parsley, Social News Desk, Braze, Restream, OBS, Crowdtangle, ENPS, and other third-party digital services.

Qualifications Requirements:

• 1-3 years of professional newsroom experience. Recent college graduates with extensive journalistic internships and campus media involvement may be considered.

• Strong news and editorial judgment, and able to make decisions under pressure and to change footing when news breaks.

• Attention to detail, as well as a sense for balance, diversity, and tone of the stories on our platforms.

• Ability to edit copy for AP Style

• Know what drives digital audiences to click on stories and watch videos on desktop and mobile.

• Understanding of SEO best practices, excellent AP knowledge, and headline writing skills.

• Strong understanding of social media best practices.

• Flexibility to work different shifts, holidays, etc. on short notice to cover a 24-hour news cycle.

• Ability to work well in a multi-tasking environment with frequent interruptions, while paying close attention to details.

• Proficiency in Photoshop and Premiere

• Knowledge of HTML, Javascript, and other programming languages is a plus.

• This position is fully onsite at the television station.

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Defense Information School (DINFOS) or other related military training and experience will be considered.

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337
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via ShowbizJobs posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Help shape the future of KCCI-TV, Iowa's News Leader! KCCI is looking for a dynamic Executive Producer to lead its morning news team. We are seeking a driven, organized leader who can communicate a vision for each newscast and leads a team towards that vision. The Executive Producer will manage, coach, and motivate a team of producers, anchors, reporters, and photographers. The ideal candidate... can calmly handle breaking news when it happens and, Help shape the future of KCCI-TV, Iowa's News Leader! KCCI is looking for a dynamic Executive Producer to lead its morning news team. We are seeking a driven, organized leader who can communicate a vision for each newscast and leads a team towards that vision. The Executive Producer will manage, coach, and motivate a team of producers, anchors, reporters, and photographers. The ideal candidate... can calmly handle breaking news when it happens and, when it doesn't, create a compelling product that delivers interesting and relevant content to our viewers. Executive Producer will work closely with the News Director to implement winning strategies for each newscast. You must want to win and make those around you better. You must also be able to produce newscasts when needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of rundowns and scripts for newscasts.

• Oversight of graphics and studio resources to enhance our presentation.

• Writing compelling news stories in active voice.

• Newsgathering and responding to breaking news

• Producing and boothing newscasts when needed.

• Coaching producers, reporters, and videographers.

• Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social media engagement.

• Posting stories and video to all digital platforms.

• Leading editorial meetings and pitching enterprise stories in editorial meetings.

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing critical feedback.

• Communicate effectively with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of three years producing experience.

• Should have demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visually.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Have a strong sense of audience desires.

• Possess outstanding communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.

• Have the ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand elements.

• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.

• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

• Use of Adobe Premier editing system is a plus.

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as combination of education and experience.

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337
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KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for a creative video producer with experience in marketing to be our next Commercial Producer. You will work with local companies on campaigns for on-air and digital platforms. The Commercial Producer will be a part of a team of driven professionals and creative leaders. You will coordinate schedules, manage invoices, and assist the... promotions department in producing branding and marketing KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for a creative video producer with experience in marketing to be our next Commercial Producer. You will work with local companies on campaigns for on-air and digital platforms. The Commercial Producer will be a part of a team of driven professionals and creative leaders. You will coordinate schedules, manage invoices, and assist the... promotions department in producing branding and marketing campaigns for KCCI. You will report to the Creative Services Director. If you are motivated and want to work on a creative team, this environment is ideal for you!

Responsibilities

• Produce, write, shoot and edit compelling on-air promos and image campaigns from start to finish that increases viewer interest and brand awareness for commercial clients

• Work with sales management and staff on campaign development

• Organize and build projects from concept through delivery, directing and supervising when necessary

• Analyze goals to coordinate the best on-air, social, and digital marketing

• Contribution to creative brainstorms across all departments

Requirements

• 1+ years experience in television, film or web ad production

• Demonstrate versatile skill set with experience in media production and graphic design

• Experience with Adobe applications such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop required

• Proficient in videography and lighting, experience with DSLR and Cinema cameras

• Writing skills; can write compelling, conversational copy

• Work on multiple projects

• Must be a team player and creative

• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record

• Related military experience will be considered

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337
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