Digital News Content Producer WrdwWagt
Augusta, ME - USA
Job Summary
About Gray Media
Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WRDW/WAGT:
WRDW-WAGT leads the area in award-winning journalism and innovation. We focus on accountability and impact not just headlines. We value service journalism that helps viewers. We are located in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility in Augusta Georgia. Augusta is a growing livable city with a strong sense of community and a steady mix of growth and tradition. Beyond our station walls youll find the Savannah River canal trails and parks that support an active lifestyle year-round. Enjoy a lower cost of living with plenty of places to explore.
Job Summary/Description:
WRDW-WAGT has an opening for a Digital News Content Producer. The Digital News Content Producer drives real-time multi-platform coverage by gathering verifying packaging and publishing content for web app social and streaming.
Duties/responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
What Youll Do:
- Publish and continuously update breaking news and daily coverage on the web/app with strong headlines SEO and clean copy.
- Clip and package video for digital platforms (social OTT/streaming web players) with accurate context and strong writing.
- Write push alerts and coordinate urgent coverage across platforms in collaboration with newsroom leadership.
- Monitor scanners social UGC and official sources; verify information and clearly communicate whats confirmed vs. developing.
- Engage audiences thoughtfully: respond to tips elevate community voices responsibly and support community connection.
- Produce and edit vertical videos for various digital platforms.
- Maintain digital publishing standards (accuracy attribution ethics legal/standards compliance).
- Collaborate with producers/reporters/photographers to plan coverage optimize story formats and execute live/event coverage.
- Train and learn to operate the newsroom streaming live digital desk. An ideal candidate will be comfortable being live on camera presenting scripted and especially unscripted information during breaking news.
Qualifications/Requirements:
What Were Looking For:
- Proven ability to verify information and avoid amplification of rumors/misinformation.
- Basic video editing/clipping skills (e.g. Premiere CapCut ENPS/Edius workflows or similar) are a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends/holidays as news requires.
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)
WRDW/WAGT-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
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