Digital Content Manager

Job Description

Digital Content Manager - WAVE

About WAVE:

WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the areas most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award-winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Television family, WAVE is on the leading-edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.

Job Summary/Description:

WAVE 3 News is looking for an experienced Digital Content Manager to lead daily operations on web, mobile, social and OTT. We're looking for an aggressive leader who will assert his or her voice across all parts of the newsroom, representing all things digital at all times. We need someone who will think big and act urgently, a leader who is comfortable with coaching,

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Works with News Director and Marketing Director on strategic vision for digital department and platforms including WAVE3.com, WAVE's social media accounts and 2 OTT channels
- Oversee and successfully expand our innovative OTT, digital, and social media content
- Analyzes data/analytics to improve station success on all platforms
- Contributes to digital content by writing web stories daily
- Develop daily digital coverage plans and special content plans
- Administrative duties such as weekly scheduling and training new employees
- Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for the news team
- Cross departmental collaboration and willingness to work in a team environment

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, broadcast media or related field
- Minimum three years of experience in television news
- Previous experience in digital field required
- High-level understanding of journalistic ethics
- Ability to adjust and excel while working a flexible schedule

Qualified, interested applicants may 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb5m4x-18-119-136-235-42 in your application.