Forum Communications Co.

Social Media Manager

• Develop and execute social media strategies across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging daily content tailored to each platform.
• Monitor analytics to track KPIs for performance, engagement, and growth.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments/messages, and foster a sense of community.
• Coordinate social campaigns around key sports events, streaming content, and breaking news.
• Stay up to date on trends in sports and digital media to keep our content fresh and relevant.
• Assist in scheduling and managing live sports streams via our platform and app.
• Collaborate with the broadcast team to ensure consistent branding and messaging across platforms.
• Produce short-form vertical videos (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) to promote stories, games, or athletes.
• Capture behind-the-scenes moments and in-game content for social audiences.

Social Media – Digital Content Specialist

Journalist

• Research and craft compelling stories that adhere to editorial and AP style and format standards for publication across both print and digital platforms - following leads and responding quickly to breaking news.
• Find, research, and tell stories tailored to the editor’s needs and target audience.
• Stay up to date on the latest current events - local politics, public safety and education topics, community events, and more.
• Become an active part of the local and surrounding communities, developing sources and partnerships as a trusted source of information.
• Contact and interview sources, and research tips and leads.
• Displaying sound editorial judgments, including a thorough understanding and application of the law, relevant codes of practice, and ethical principles.
• Drive audience loyalty and digital growth through engaging and timely content, developing unique story ideas and content around key categories that drive digital memberships and reader engagement.
• Collaborate with digital teams and make use of available tools and technology to gain insight into story metrics, determining new ways to create and present content online.
• Embrace a creative, collaborative approach with other team members and with other FCC departments and locations.
• Contribute to the overall advancement of digital initiatives; share and promote digital content through various social media channels.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Reporter

• Receive assignments from the Managing Editor or generate story ideas and field news tips
• Conduct interviews with sources, both in person and via the telephone
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through observation and research
• Organize material, determine emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style
• Proofread department sections in rotation with other writers
• Review film and music performances, and music recordings
• Supply ideas for special sections, cover design, and help copy editors locate materials

Features Reporter

Content Creator

• Assist in the production of live sports broadcasts, including setup, camera operation, switching, and graphics integration.
• Edit highlight packages, feature stories, and social-media-friendly clips for digital platforms.
• Produce engaging sports stories and features that resonate with local and regional audiences.
• Assist sales team in developing, closing, and fulfilling sales opportunities surrounding game and shoulder content.
• Develop videos optimized for social media, web, and mobile consumption.
• Coordinate with freelance videographers, photographers, and other content creators in Iowa to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Work closely with the teams on special initiatives, promotional content, and other multimedia projects as needed.
• Ensure equipment is ready for live and recorded productions, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain organized media archives.
• Assist colleagues across the FCC network on video production and content projects when needed.

Social Media – Digital Content Specialist

Reporter

Features Reporter

Lead Sports Content Creator