Web/ Social Content Producer

Job Description

Web/ Social Content Producer - KKCO

WEB/ SOCIAL CONTENT PRODUCER (F/T) - KKCO

Gray Television 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. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Safe harbor 401(k) Plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Major Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer contributions towards HSA plans
• Flex benefits, including healthcare and dependent care FSA plans
• Employer Paid Life
• Short and Long-term disability
• Voluntary plans, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole life and accident insurance
• 10 paid company holidays, plus PTO
• Wellness initiatives and other exciting work-life programs

Salary/Annual Pay:

$18.00/hr. (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

About KKCO:

KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Home to the Grand Junction Rockies and a huge summer country music festival, Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader but a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.

Job Summary/Description:

KKCO/KJCT, the strong #1 station in the Grand Junction/Montrose market, is looking for a web/social content producer to maintain timely and accurate information on the stations' digital platforms. Some light reporting duties are possible.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Monitor web and social, uploading new and unique content to promote traffic
- Use social media to engage with the community and help generate contacts and story ideas
- Monitor the scanner, make beat checks, and follow up on breaking news
- Take pictures or videos and upload the mobile apps. This includes breaking news, weather, and scenic shots
- Able to source information and confirm details
- May be requested to shoot and edit for newscasts
- Clip locally originated videos and post along with stories to the web and social
- Answer the phone
- Other jobs as directed by the news director or web director

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ability to write, read, and take direction
- Must be able to know how to confirm information, write it, and post it to various platforms
- Must be able to pass a motor vehicle record check
- Flexibility in scheduling and/or assigned work shifts

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, and references

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

KKCO-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g449yy-3-142-124-64-42 in your application.