Digital Content News Producer

Job Description

Digital Content News Producer - WKYT

About WKYT:

WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The Lexington Market Area (#63) provides a competitive news environment and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing over 10.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrive in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants, and breweries and of course, Keeneland Racecourse, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix. It is also, home to the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same!

At WKYT, we believe the Kentucky way of life is special, and it's our mission to stand up for those who hold it sacred.

Job Summary/Description:

WKYT in Lexington, Kentucky, is looking for a digital content producer for its award-winning and innovative digital platforms. We have all the tools for success and innovation in digital content: an outstanding, dedicated team in front of the camera and behind the scenes; live streaming capabilities with multiple live trucks and TVUs; access to a drone for enhancing coverage; and podcasting studio.

Duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:
- Assist in our digital effort to create and showcase content utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills
- Work closely with news managers, producers, assignment editors, reporters, photographers, and weather and sports departments in determining content needs and how to most effectively deliver on those needs
- Enhance and empower others to make content stronger with graphics, research, and station branding
- Writing clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines demonstrating creativity and strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Lead the creation of original locally-focused content for WKYT's digital platforms
- Ensure engaging content on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms that draws viewers to our digital platforms and broadcasts

Qualifications/Requirements:

The successful applicant's background must include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field. He/she must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing. If you have the experience and desire to succeed, we want to hear from you. Must have strong writing and organizational skills, enjoy a fast paced environment, ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk1k08-3-145-186-6-42 in your application.