What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - KOLD position at Gray Media?
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 KOLD:
13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform. We have been committed for more than 70 years to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We produce nearly 65 hours of live, televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner, KMSB Fox 11. If you’ve never been to Tucson, let us tell you all the things you’ll love: Plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, diverse culture, active lifestyles, great food, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, challenging biking trails, community events, accessible natural locations for all ages… it would have been quicker for us to just say you’ll love it all.
Job Summary/Description:
13 News is looking for a creative, aggressive, and attentive digital journalist to join our award-winning news team. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, experienced, talented newsroom. Must have experience with non-linear equipment and have the ability to function in a deadline-driven environment. This person will produce engaging content for our digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate has a knack for news and speaks the social media language. This position is not for someone who wants to sit around and wait for the news to come to them!
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Writes AP-style news stories daily for digital platforms
- Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
- Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and upholds the station’s established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
- Coaches and collaborates with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on the website and on social media
- Has knowledge of and uses effective SEO practices
- Regularly reviews web metrics and adjusts content to optimize the display of the site to viewer interests
- Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate web and social elements into newscasts
- Posts engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement
- Utilizes analytics to track trends and make daily decisions
- Live-streams events
- Plans and builds special site sections and features that highlight coverage, link platforms, and encourage user engagement
- Edits video using non-linear software; knowledge of Edius preferred
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of the AP Style required
- Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people required
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities required
- Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
- College degree in journalism preferred
- Solid understanding of social media and analytics preferred
- 1-2 years of newsroom and digital content-producing experience preferred
- Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required
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)
KOLD-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.
Experience
Preferred- 1 - 2 years: 1-2 years of newsroom and digital content-producing experience preferred
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Journalism
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
