Digital Content Manager Wcsc

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 45 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 WCSC:

- Lead with the Best in the Best: Work for WCSC Live 5 the dominant #1 station in Charleston since 1953 in a city consistently named one of the best in the world by TravelLeisure.
- Impact a Thriving Community: Charleston is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country boasting a world-famous food scene high-tech growth and major industries like Boeing Mercedes Volvo and a world-class medical community. Youll serve this dynamic Lowcountry market.
- Innovation & Legacy: Be part of a team committed to award-winning breaking news weather and investigative journalism and help us continue that legacy of excellence while forging new paths digitally.
- A Culture of Excellence & Empathy: We value high standards mutual respect and continuous learning all while making a positive impact.
- Your Ideas Matter: Were constantly evolving and your vision will be critical in charting our future.

Job Summary/Description:

Live 5 is looking for a leader who is ready to define the future of digital content in Charleston. This is your chance to inspire a talented team drive innovation across every screen and truly own the conversation in a vibrant historic city all while keeping Live 5 at the forefront of local media. Were seeking a Digital Content Manager who doesnt just keep pace with digital trends but sets themsomeone who can strategize and execute with both precision and compassion elevating our brand and connecting deeply with our community.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Elevate our digital content team: Guide strategy to supercharge growth in digital social and streaming audiences and engagement making sure Live 5 is everywhere our community is.
- Architect seamless workflows: Craft and implement processes that deliver compelling content 24/7 optimized for every platform from broadcast to vertical video.
- Champion visual storytelling: Drive the creation of vertical videos and innovative formats that resonate deeply and expand our reach.
- Decipher the data: Dive into analytics and metrics daily to inform editorial decisions refine strategies and continuously grow our impact.
- Forge cross-platform unity: Actively partner with our News Director and station leaders to weave a cohesive compelling narrative across all channels.
- Oversee our social universe: Mastermind our presence across Facebook X Instagram YouTube TikTok and new emerging platforms ensuring our voice is strong and consistent.
- Innovate new content frontiers: Lead the team in discovering and deploying cutting-edge content types and technology to engage diverse and untapped audiences.
- Create viral-worthy local content: Generate unique engaging and highly shareable local stories that truly matter to Charleston.
- Mentor future media stars: Coach and develop our content team in best practices for journalistic ethics razor-sharp writing and powerful SEO strategies.
- Uphold our editorial bedrock: Ensure all content reflects Live 5s brand with unwavering consistency in style quality and tone maintaining the highest ethical and editorial standards.
- Command breaking news digitally: Lead the swift and accurate online response during breaking news coordinating push alerts live streams and social updates with the newsroom.
- Synchronize content flow: Manage content calendars ensuring timely delivery and strategic deployment especially during high-stakes breaking news and weather events.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 3-5 years of hands-on digital news leadership experienceyouve been in the trenches and youve led the charge.
- A Bachelors degree in journalism communications or equivalent experience that speaks louder than a diploma.
- A proven track record of digital innovation and measurable audience growth.
- Unshakeable journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that prioritizes accuracy fairness and truly unique local storytelling.
- The ability to stay calm cool and collected during live breaking news situations making smart decisions under pressure.
- An eagle eye for detail exceptional journalism writing skills and AP style proficiency (because words matter).
- Deep experience analyzing data spotting behavioral trends and transforming insights into actionable strategies.
- Flexibility with your schedule and a willingness to be part of a weekend on-call manager rotationnews never sleeps!
- A collaborative spirit impeccable organization and the ability to juggle multiple priorities like a pro.
- Youre a confident leader whos still hungry to learn someone who elevates standards with kindness and leads by undeniable example.
- A future-focused mindset always curious about new ideas and how to meet our community where they are.

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)

WCSC-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.

Required Experience:

Manager