Digital News Content Producer – WNDU

Job Description

Job Summary/Description:

WNDU-TV & DIGITAL is looking for a News Digital Content Producer with a passion for innovative online storytelling, who embraces change and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This person is an avid news consumer and understands what drives users to social media and digital platforms, effectively working as part of a team and independently. We approach content as a screen-agnostic experience and reach our audiences on all platforms from the web to TikTok, podcasts, and streaming apps. The Digital Content Producer is a leader in our newsroom, engaged in the community, and understands what makes a story unique and important.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce original and engaging stories that showcase the best of the WNDU brand for all of our digital platforms, including streaming and social media.
• Calmly cover breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts with urgency, accuracy, and context and deliver on all platforms.
• Copy-edit reporter articles for accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
• Collaborate with leadership, reporters, anchors, producers, editors, and photographers to create and optimize daily and planned content.
• Monitor trends and social engagement through Social News Desk, Crowd Tangle, Chartbeat, and Google Analytics.
• Understand and prioritize Search Engine Optimization when writing and posting articles.
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize engagement and curate the WNDU app and homepage.
• Uphold the journalistic integrity of your own work and your peers by exercising sound news judgment and ethics.
• Assist with assignment desk duties as needed.

Required Skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and within the digital team.
• 1-3 years of experience producing news content for TV or digital platforms.
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize tasks to meet numerous deadlines throughout the day.
• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent newsroom experience preferred.
• Previous experience as an assignment editor is a plus.
• Flexibility with scheduling and assigned work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to be #1.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. A motor vehicle record check is required.

Education Required

• 1-3 years of experience producing news content for TV or digital platforms.
• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent newsroom experience preferred.
• Previous experience as an assignment editor is a plus.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. A motor vehicle record check is required.

Benefits

graymedia.com

How to Apply

If you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings type the job title, station call letters, or click “apply now” upload your resume, cover letter and references.