What are the responsibilities and job description for the MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - WTVY 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 WTVY:
WTVY News4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the "Hometown News Leader". Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.
Job Summary/Description:
WTVY, the #1 station in Dothan, AL is seeking an MMJ/Digital Content Producer. The ideal candidate will write digital stories, cover daily news events, occasionally produce newscasts, and anchor the digital desk, with the possibility of fill-in on-air anchoring.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Entry-level applications will receive serious consideration, but the applicant must be willing to learn in a fast-paced and quickly changing newsroom environment.
- Write compelling web articles in AP Style
- Handle breaking news, including stories, push alerts, and social posts, with urgency and accuracy
- Ensure factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy of articles
- Create videos/graphs for social media
- Assist with calling and confirming information from news tips
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work flexible schedules, though the position is rountinely Monday-Friday. This position reports to the news director.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Works well under pressure
- Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term
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)
WTVY-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.
