Digital Content News Producer

Job Description

Digital Content News Producer

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
Job Summary/Description:
WMBF News in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, has an immediate opening for a full-time Digital Content Producer to join our award-winning newsroom. The Digital Content Producer is the first line of real-time content distribution for the newsroom. We need a strong writer who can get content out quickly on all digital platforms. You will have the opportunity to focus on breaking news in a fast-paced environment as well as enterprise digital reporting and multi-platform content development. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas for digital spaces. Prior work with CMS, video editing, social media, and AP style preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities (but are not limited to) the following:
*Working quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories that are updated as news develops
*Monitoring social media accounts and websites in order to find new content for newscasts and the website
*Clipping/Assigning video to our multi-platform digital assets
*Collaborating with members of the digital team and the newsroom to create news content that meets our high standards
*Posting to our digital platforms, using video editing software, and other resources
*Creating innovative and user-friendly elements inside articles for consumption across our platforms, including slideshows, interactive charts, and other embedded content
*Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technology are imperative
*Additional duties as assigned, including assignment desk help to confirm breaking news tips, and conducting interviews for stories
*Ability to field viewer calls and cold call sources to confirm tips & scanner traffic
*Writing engaging digital headlines & compelling posts on social media
*Assisting the Digital Content Leadership in implementing Digital Initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements:
*BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent background. Some newsroom experience preferred
*Must be a team player with a strong passion for innovative storytelling, newsgathering, and lifelong learning
*Preferred knowledge of Social Media editing, Google Analytics, and other tools to gain an edge on the competition
*Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
*Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
*Must maintain a positive work atmosphere and behave in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
*Understanding of and adherence to AP Style.
*Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage (e.g., Hurricanes, elections, special events).
*Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback.
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)
WMBF-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.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-bxwywe-3-138-36-87-42 in your application.