What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER - KVVU position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KVVU:
KVVU, FOX5, is the #1 station in Las Vegas, and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are "Local. Las Vegas."
Job Summary/Description:
FOX5, KVVU Las Vegas, is looking for an experienced Social Media Manager to join the #1 digital news team in Las Vegas. The Social Media Manager will be responsible for creating and re-purposing content for digital platforms and maximizing revenue for web and social. The ideal candidate knows how to drive users from social media back to the web and is familiar with editing digital- and social-friendly videos, managing social media platforms, and video monetization.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying strong content for social media and digital video
- Executing strong social media strategies to maximize reach and gain new audiences
- Working with the Director of Content, Digital Content Manager, digital team, and promotions team on social strategy and posting content
- Strong writing, editing, and grammar
- Be informed of the latest social media trends, including the ever-changing algorithms, to maximize reach and monetize content
- Pitching story ideas seen on social media
- Troubleshooting any social-related queries and identifying course corrections
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Candidates will have at least 3 years of experience as a digital social media editor or manager.
- Background should include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast/digital journalism or the equivalent.
- The ideal candidate should be familiar with: Canva, Meta, X (Twitter), Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok, Social Newsdesk, Linkinbio, Chartbeat, Taboola, Google Analytics, mobile app management, Arc CMS, ENPS, JVC streaming, OTT platforms, Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KVVU-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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
