Digital Content News Editor

Job Description

About WVIR:

WVIR-TV/GVIR-TV NBC29/CW29/NBC29 Weather Plus is the dominant television station in the desirable Charlottesville market. NBC29 is consistently the top-rated station in all news dayparts. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district.

Job Summary/Description:

The ideal candidate for this job has a firm grasp of how local news content is created and consumed in both the broadcast and digital arenas. You will collaborate with our award-winning journalists and be a key member of our newsroom, working closely with the Executive Producer and Digital Content Director as part of the editorial decision-making team for our broadcast and digital platforms, and live OTT presentations.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Produce and oversee content on our multiple digital platforms, including our legacy website, multiple mobile apps, social media and report on our new OTT app and OTT live desk, which will contribute to Gray TV's Local News Live, a growing national network of live streaming and digital content.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum requirements include a college degree in journalism or similar, outstanding writing ability, excellent communication, self-motivation, and organizational skills. Must thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Four-year college degree
• Strong, accurate writer
• Solid news judgment
• Experience with ENPS, Edius and ARC would be a plus
• Experience producing digital content, stories, video, etc.
• Experience producing engaging social media posts

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3yj6x-3-15-190-144-42 in your application.