Digital Content News Producer

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KSWO:

ABC affiliate KSWO is the top-rated station in southwest Oklahoma and North Texas. Our dominant position in the market means we get to roll out some of the newest tech in the industry while keeping an emphasis on telling local stories that matter to real people – anything from covering the aftermath of a tornado to exploring the implications of Roe v. Wade on Native American reservations.

Lawton is located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. The region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and National Wildlife Refuge, hiker's paradises. Close proximity to major cities and their attractions, affordable living, and great outdoor adventures make the Lawton-Wichita Falls market an exciting opportunity for career growth.

See what it means to work for KSWO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrdQBuKR8Bg

Job Summary/Description:

Here at KSWO, we deal in both broadcast (TV) and digital. Our digital producers write and post stories to our website, run our social media, work with our Digital Newsdesk to stream live content to our viewers, and more. We're looking for a strong writer with attention to detail who wants to help us expand outside the world of ''traditional'' TV news.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Update and maintain the kswo.com page and app throughout the day.
- Keep Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Burst, and other social media platforms updated throughout the day through sharing content and managing operations.
- Monitor news sources and social media platforms for breaking news.
- Pass story tips to the newsroom and engage professionally in messages with viewers and sources.
- Report and write stories; edit and post relevant stories from reporters and producers onto website. Send push alerts for significant breaking news stories.
- Create, manage, and monitor live streams from OTT desk and field teams.
- Create web-based content from materials gathered by photographers and reporters.
- Develop digital-exclusive stories.
- Create, edit, and produce digital and streaming video/OTT content.
- Use all social, multimedia, and digital tools to grow our audience.
- Listen and respond to scanner traffic.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Previous experience writing/editing news content for web and social media preferred.
- Strong commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy, including AP style writing and attention to grammar.
- Sense of urgency when breaking news happens.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other emerging social media.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KSWO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5vw81-44-200-94-150-42 in your application.