What are the responsibilities and job description for the WEB PRODUCER (F/T) - KFYR 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 KFYR:
KFYR TV: A job at our station is a learning experience unlike any you’ll find in a classroom. Daily hands-on involvement of senior staff guarantees a good product that not only serves our viewer but will take our team members to the next level. With over 36 hours of news on our channels each week, KFYR-TV and West Dakota FOX are truly Western North Dakota’s news leaders. Our viewers have come to depend on our news team to be quick, fair, and accurate… from the first tweet and post to the nightly wrap-up and anchor explainer, you’ll get all the news.
Take a look at what we have to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NlyhdFmbgI&list=PLqEoItFBZqWQtRY2pieY95iJx7XPmYopH&index=1
Job Summary/Description:
KFYR TV is seeking a web producer for its award-winning digital platforms. If you are a great writer, love social media, and are organized, we have a spot for you on our team.
KFYR TV seeks a dynamic Web Producer/Video Editor to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our online content. This position will also work closely with the Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and news staff on the web/social media content. In this position, you will develop content for all our digital platforms. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Produce content for KFYR TV and its web and social media pages. Promote our coverage on our social media feeds, funneling the audience to our site and our broadcast.
- Work under pressure and deadlines.
- Adapt to breaking news and developing stories.
- Communicate with anchors, field crews, and control room staff.
- Must keep up with local, state, national, and international events.
- Organized; able to work with many personality types.
- Must work individually as well as part of a team; requires work with many personalities
- This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, and best judgment and has solid journalistic/ethical skills.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Must be flexible to work different shifts throughout the year.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A passion for news. An AP Style expert. Grammar and spelling perfectionist. BS in Communications or related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience producing newscasts or news content online is ideal but not necessary.
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)
KFYR-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 experience producing newscasts or news content online is ideal but not necessary.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Communication
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
