Digital Content News Producer - Wmbf
Digital Content News Producer - Wmbf
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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 nations largest owner of toprated 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 toprated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or secondhighestrated 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 fullservice digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays 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 fulltime Digital Content Producer to join our awardwinning newsroom. The Digital Content Producer is the first line of realtime 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 fastpaced environment as well as enterprise digital reporting and multiplatform 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 multiplatform 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 userfriendly 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 coworkers 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 youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal)
WMBFTV/Gray Media is a drugfree company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
