Digital Content Manager – WNDU

Job Description

Job Summary/Description:
WNDU 16 News, the NBC affiliate serving Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, is looking for an experienced Digital Content Manager to lead daily operations on web, mobile, social, and digital programming, including Podcasts and OTT desk. We are looking for an aggressive leader who will assert his or her voice across all parts of the newsroom, representing all things digital at all times. We need someone who will think big and act urgently, a leader who is comfortable with coaching. You will be a member of the news management team, working on-site with other department managers on major station initiatives, and be a liaison with Gray Digital Media to ensure our newsroom is adopting corporate resources and best practices, and is a leader within the company and our industry.

Required Skills

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Works with News Director and Multimedia Sales Manager on strategic vision for digital department and platforms, including WNDU.com, WNDU’s social media accounts, and Digital channels
– Oversee and successfully expand our Digital news Desk, social media content, Podcasts, and OTT desk
– Analyzes data/analytics to improve station success on all platforms
– Contributes to digital content by writing web stories daily
– Develop daily digital coverage plans and special content plans
– Administrative duties such as weekly scheduling and training new employees
– Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for the news team
– Cross-departmental collaboration and willingness to work in a team environment

Qualifications/Requirements:
– Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, broadcast media, or related field
– Minimum three years of experience in television news
– Previous experience in the digital field required
– High-level understanding of journalistic ethics
– Ability to adjust and excel while working a flexible schedule

Education Required

– Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, broadcast media, or related field
– Minimum three years of experience in television news
– Previous experience in the digital field required
– High-level understanding of journalistic ethics
– Ability to adjust and excel while working a flexible schedule
– A motor vehicle record check is required

Benefits

Gray Benefits: https://www.graytvbenefits.com

How to Apply

Applicants visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings type the job title, station call letters, or click “apply now” upload your resume, cover letter & references. Current employees interested in this position can apply through the Gray UltiPro portal.