Digital Content Producer/Multimedia Journalist - Wect
Digital Content Producer/Multimedia Journalist - Wect
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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 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. 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.
About WECT:
WECT has been informing and entertaining viewers in southeastern North Carolina for more than 70 years. Were in the rapidly growing Wilmington market serving New Hanover Brunswick Columbus Pender and Bladen Counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the dominant broadcast station in the market with the most accessible local news on-air online mobile and streaming platforms.
Job Summary/Description:
WECT News is seeking a hybrid Digital Content Producer/Multi-media Journalist. This would be a split shift -- some days working as a DCP and others working as an MMJ/Reporter. Were looking for someone to produce engaging content for our digital and social platforms and who has a knack for news and speaks the social media language. This position is not for someone who wants to sit around and wait for the news to come to them. The successful candidate must be driven creative and an active content creator. We are looking for a top-notch digital journalist who can write an AP-style news story for the web quickly and without errors. This producer/reporter will also step in front of the camera to provide live reports (both from the field and from our digital news streaming desk).
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Digital Content Producer:
Writes AP-style news stories daily for the web
Subsequently posts engaging content on Facebook Twitter Instagram and other social media platforms.
Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
Utilizes analytics to track trends in daily decision-making
Copy-edits digital stories from reporters and other newsroom staff
Knowledge and use of effective SEO practices
Livestream events using station technology for web and Facebook
Monitors comments and messages on the WECT social media pages
Creates memes videos and graphics for social engagement
Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate web and social elements into newscasts
Attends and contributes to digital and editorial meetings
Edits videos using non-linear software; Edius is a plus
MMJ/Reporter:
Pitch 3 viable developed story ideas per shift (not topics)
Develop and cultivate sources; enterprise stories
Produce a minimum of one package or two to three VOSOTs per shift
Create engaging digital and social content
Qualifications/Requirements:
A background in journalism and communications with strong writing skills is preferred
A solid understanding of social media and analytics
1-2 years of newsroom reporting and/or digital content producing experience preferred but not required
Must have a solid grasp of AP Style the ability to write clearly with sound grammar and work under deadline pressure
Bachelors degree in journalism or related field preferred
Strong writing skills (broadcast and print style)
Experience with CMS/digital publishing platforms
Experience with broadcast newsroom software such as ENPS
Experience with video editing software (preferably Edius) preferred
Must be able to lift 25-30 lbs and pass a motor vehicle background check
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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WECT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free 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
