Digital Producer
Nexstar
Charlotte, NC
About Gray Television:
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.
About WBTV:
WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the ''most trustworthy source of news and information'' in the area according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatheRate. Being ''On Your Side'' for viewers, clients and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.
Job Summary/Description:
WBTV's digital and broadcast producers work closely together to enhance the WBTV On Your Side brand across all platforms. The right candidate will execute an aggressive multiplatform content strategy by developing and posting engaging content on digital and social media platforms.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Write several daily stories for each digital platform using AP-style writing
• Efficient in reviewing copy for errors in content, grammar, and punctuation
• Effectively communicates with field crews, on -air talent, meteorologists and other content creators daily
• Create and post engaging and accurate content to station website, apps, OTT, social media and other digital platforms
• Optimize social media and digital platforms to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to our products
• Ability to organize material and good judgement when determining a story's appropriate headlines, length, and format
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Excellent time management skills
• Working understanding of social media platforms and digital strategy
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field is preferred
• Knowledge of video and still photography and editing is a plus
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4x3zz-44-223-31-148-42 in your application.
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.