Digital Content Producer/News Producer - Wect
Digital Content Producer/News Producer - Wect
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Job Description
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 full-time producer for on-air and online. Must have solid news judgment work well under pressure and be a team player. 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 and a newscast producer who has the ability to work in an intense breaking news environment.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Digital Content Producer:
Writes AP-style news stories daily for the web
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
News Producer:
Produce newscasts for TV as well as digital platforms and social media
Strong writing and the ability to tell engaging stories through visual mediums are essential
WECT producers must be able to gather and showcase engaging new and shareable content
Create unique emotional creative shows
Write and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms
Develop content and pitch stories
Research facts and sources credibility
Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or executive producer
Qualifications/Requirements:
Background in journalism and communications with strong writing skills preferred
Solid understanding of social media and analytics
1-2 years newsroom 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
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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
