Job Description
Digital Web Producer - WVLT
About WVLT:
WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee in the foothills of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, just a short drive from both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It sits on the banks of the Tennessee River and at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains offering a gorgeous view any direction you turn. Knoxville is the 62nd largest television market in the country and supports a vibrant, walkable downtown, a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities - all while exuding a small town feel. WVLT is Knoxville's fastest growing news station, producing 58 hours of newscasts each week between our CBS affiliate WVLT and our CW affiliate WBXX Knoxville.
WVLT's digital team enjoys robust staffing and technological support from WVLT and Gray TV to ensure success and growth. A plethora of tools are at the team's disposal to reach users through the web, mobile apps, and streaming services. Not only does the position offer an opportunity to accelerate growth and evolve as a leader within the station and the company, it provides an incredible place to live. As a vibrant SEC college town, Knoxville breathes sports.
Job Summary/Description:
Innovative! Competitive! Accurate! If you can demonstrate a dedication to these qualities, you may be the perfect candidate for a unique opportunity at WVLT. The Gray-owned CBS affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for a creative mind who's passionate about pushing the envelope to craft innovative strategies to deliver news and enhance the user experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing digital team. The ideal candidate is aggressive, curious, and resourceful. This person takes the initiative to ask 'Why' so that viewers are better informed. Strong writing skills are a must, attention to detail is a priority, and accuracy is non-negotiable. A competitive candidate has the ability to collect and analyze data and harness that information.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Producing dynamic written and video news content in a fast-paced environment for distribution across all digital and streaming platforms
• 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
• Collaborating with members of the digital team and the newsroom to produce and distribute news content that meets our high standards
• Posting to our online and social media platforms using digital publishing tools, video editing software and other resources
• Creating innovative and user-friendly elements for consumption across our platforms, including photo galleries, interactive charts, and other embedded content
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn are imperative
• Additional duties as assigned, including conducting interviews for stories to appear in a digital format or on air
Qualifications/Requirements:
• 2-4 years' experience producing news and social media content
• An ability to effectively multitask and prioritize tasks to meet numerous deadlines through the day
• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent background
• A strong passion for innovative storytelling, news gathering and lifelong learning
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
Interested, qualified applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload resume, cover letter, and references
WVLT-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwzbxj-54-81-58-140-42 in your application.