Digital Content Producer (PT) Wkyt
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 WKYT:
WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The Lexington Market Area (#63) provides a competitive news environment and WKYT has emerged as the news leader producing over 10.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced yet fun environment.
Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene phenomenal restaurants and breweries and of course Keeneland Racecourse the most beautiful horse track youll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix. It is also home to the University of Kentucky where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena your life will never be the same!
At WKYT we believe the Kentucky way of life is special and its our mission to stand up for those who hold it sacred.
Job Summary/Description:
WKYT in Lexington KY has an opportunity for a part-time Digital Content Producer to help innovate and expand the newsrooms digital reach. This position works closely with our Digital Content Manager to create and edit web stories and social media posts as well as develop content for our streaming platform WKYT. Were seeking someone with outstanding writing ability excellent communication skills and a passion for digital storytelling in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment. This is an ideal role for someone looking to build journalism experience while contributing to a highly ethical service-oriented newsroom.
Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00 AM2:00 PM (some flexibility)
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
Create and edit web stories for WKYTs website and news apps
Develop and publish social media content across all WKYT platforms
Manage and produce content for WKYT streaming platform
Reshape and adapt news content to best fit various digital platforms and formats
Create social media graphics video clips and multimedia content
Assist with photo galleries infographics and interactive elements
Gather and curate user-generated content for digital use
Edit and clip video for online use and social distribution
Monitor digital performance and help optimize content for engagement
Collaborate with reporters anchors and production staff to ensure digital-first storytelling
Demonstrate strong writing ability and excellent communication skills across all digital formats
Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director or management staff
Qualifications/Requirements:
Journalism degree (or similar) in progress
Demonstrated writing ability and excellent communication skills
Experience or demonstrated ability to produce digital streaming and social media content
Knowledge of various digital platforms and content formats (social media web video graphics)
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment
Strong journalism skills and commitment to ethical storytelling with a sense of service
Flexible scheduling and willingness to work a variety of shifts as needed
Enthusiasm for innovating and reshaping news content for digital audiences
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)
WKYT-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:
IC
Key Skills
- Promotional Events
- Image Campaigns
- Promotional Campaigns
- Communications
- News Image
- Promotional Content
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Youtube
- Promotional Materials
- Digital Media
- Promotional Spots
- Video production
- Station Image
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
