What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - KPTV position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About 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 KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description:
FOX 12 Oregon is looking for an experienced digital content producer to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will be a journalist who creates news content across all digital platforms and thrives under deadline pressure. Strong writing skills are required.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Write and post content, including news stories, videos and pictures, across all KPTV digital and social platforms.
- Promote content on social media through engaging posts.
- Monitor news sources to develop news content.
- Provide support to television producers.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a digital news content producer, preferably in a television newsroom.
- In-depth knowledge of digital and social platforms and current trends.
- Experience using a content management system.
- Strong editorial skills.
- Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.
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)
KPTV-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.
