Digital News Content Producer Kwqc

About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. 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 KWQC:

KWQC is the #1 station in the Quad Cities. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market. Our mission is to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area itself is a vibrant hub on the Mississippi River offering a fantastic quality of life with a lively arts scene beautiful parks diverse dining and a welcoming community spirit. Its a place where you can truly connect both professionally and personally.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a news junkie who lives for the thrill of being first Do you find yourself scrolling through social media not just for the memes but to see whos breaking the latest local story Were looking for a Digital Content Producer who doesnt just post to the web but owns the digital conversation in the Quad Cities. At KWQC were digital-first meaning we meet our audience wherever they are whether thats on their phone their desktop or their favorite streaming app. If youre ready to lead the charge in a fast-paced innovative newsroom that values speed accuracy and creativity we want to talk to you.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

- Own the breaking news cycle: Be the first to alert our audience by sending push notifications and updating our website and social channels the second news breaks.
- Drive our digital-first strategy: Ensure every story we tell is optimized for digital platforms before it ever hits the airwaves.
- Create thumb-stopping visuals: Design engaging graphics and social-first content that make our stories stand out in a crowded feed.
- Lead the streaming charge: Support and execute our station streaming plan ensuring our desk and streaming platforms are always fresh and informative.
- Grow our digital community: Constantly look for new innovative ways to expand our reach and engagement across Facebook Instagram TikTok and whatever comes next.
- Collaborate across the newsroom: Work closely with reporters photographers and producers to gather digital assets and turn them into compelling multi-platform packages.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A genuine curiosity: Youre always digging deeper asking why and finding the next important story.
- Digital-first DNA: You naturally think multi-platform and understand how to deliver news across web streaming and social.
- Thirst for feedback: You actively seek coaching and embrace opportunities to grow evolve and sharpen your skills.
- Competitive spirit: You want to be first you push boundaries and youre driven to beat the competition to deliver updates
- Strong news judgment: You know what matters to our audience and can prioritize information effectively especially during fast-breaking events.
- Adaptability: The news cycle is 24/7 and youre ready to pivot innovate and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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)

KWQC-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:

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