Digital Content Producer / Multi-Media Journalist

Job Description

Digital Content Producer / Multi-Media Journalist - WEAU

About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WEAU:

WEAU 13 News broadcasts to 26 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We're an hour's drive away from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area is a growing community with great schools and health care.

Job Summary/Description

WEAU 13 News, the dominant station in Eau Claire, WI, is searching for a digital producer/multi-media journalist. Digital Content Producer for WEAU produces and maintains the content for WEAU.com and related online platforms with the goal of building an audience of loyal, local visitors.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Write and adapt broadcast content for the website & ensure continuity with news coverage.
- Create significant, original, locally focused stories for WEAU's digital platforms.
- Create engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms that draw viewers to the web and television.
- Participate in the creative development and technical implementation of online content for the website.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have experience with breaking news and working on deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have proven news judgment, a working knowledge of all social media platforms, competency in web image editing, web and mobile platform showcasing skills, excellent web writing skills, and proficiency in AP style.
- You should also be proficient in shooting, writing, and editing television news packages.

Specific Skills: Sound news judgment; attention to detail; initiative; drive in a deadline-driven environment; energy and follow-up; innovation; collaboration with teammates; tolerance for stress; and excellent communication skills.

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 letter, and references

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

WEAU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnq1v1-44-200-122-214-42 in your application.