Digital News Producer

Job Description

About WOWT:

WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state of the art technology, and with our leading broadcast news we provide award winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can't be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo, to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary/Description:

The Producer's role is to grow our audience and inform and entertain them every day. They should keep up with the ever-changing nature of social media and always be ready to come up with a new idea or try out the latest tools.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Writing for all WOWT platforms, on-air (tickers), website, social media, mobile platforms
• Create unique and arresting content that makes WOWT stand out on social media
• Grow WOWT's audience, and help news personalities grow in key social media channels
• Manage social media output across all channels, delivering a regular flow of posts every day. Keep our followers engaged, informed and entertained
• Keep all WOWT teams informed about the field by sharing knowledge of new social media developments
• Assist reporters, anchors, and other news staff in generating content for social media
• Work with the News Producers to integrate content from social media into on-air content
• Ensure that the brand standards are met across all platforms, while promoting the brand and its values at all opportunities
• Be an authority on the WOWT brand and competitors. Drive traffic to the WOWT website

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills and ability to write accurately and creatively under constant deadline pressure
• Prior news writing experience is preferred with a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Understanding of integrated communications, including role of emerging technologies within ''traditional and non-traditional'' channels
• Extensive knowledge and experience using emerging technologies, content and digital communication methods to develop new programs and strategies
• Editorial and research capabilities
• Technical understanding of video and photo production
• Experience with website maintenance, content, and management systems
• Extensive knowledge of Social Media landscape, networks, and toolsets
• Ability and willingness to participate in emerging media technology space for example; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other applications as they evolve
• Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment
• Ability and willingness to reprioritize quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing needs and situations

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1y5nm-3-21-104-109-42 in your application.