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Digital News Content Producer

WDTV

Bridgeport, WV 09-12-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Digital News Content Producer - WDTV

About WDTV:

WDTV (CBS), WVFX (FOX), EVFX (CW), AND EDTV (MeTV) combine to provide local news and weather to North Central West Virginia. We are the largest TV source for local news and entertainment for our 12-county area. WDTV features a recently upgraded news studio and a team dedicated to local news. We pride ourselves on breaking news and weather alerts and digging deep into the issues affecting our communities. We're dedicated to informing the public utilizing television, social media, and the area's only live-streaming newscast. WDTV produces six daily newscasts M-F and four newscasts each weekend. The work-family of WDTV is made up of dedicated, professional, and passionate people who are the backbone of our daily mission.

Job Summary/Description:

WDTV is looking for a Digital News Content Producer. This position will include producing dynamic written content for WDTV's website, social media, and app. We're looking for someone who can work quickly on breaking news and also has the creativity to tell a good story. We value strong journalism and an atmosphere where we all learn and grow on a daily basis through respect and collaboration.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Post stories to the website, app, and Facebook in a timely manner.
- Monitor other news outlets, sister stations, and other feeds for the latest news.
- Work with the news team to decide on what stories to produce and report.
- Work closely with news team to produce and execute clear information to readers.
- Contribute story ideas and content on a daily basis as well as special assignments and long-range planning.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Extreme attention to detail and solid news judgment are a must. A successful candidate has knowledge of the various news-gathering tools and libel laws. College degree in journalism or equivalent is preferred.

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

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reyky8-18-117-153-108-42 in your application.

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WDTV

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.