Digital News Content Producer - Wcjb

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 WCJB:

WCJB TV20, an ABC affiliate is the #1 rated broadcast TV station in the market. Along with the market's only live and local news broadcast spanning from Ocala to Lake City Florida. Within WJCB TV20, is Gray Digital Media, a division of Gray Television, Inc., which oversees top-notch local television stations across 113 media markets. Gray Digital Media is a National Digital Agency that can deliver a transparent full-funnel approach (Targeted Video Display, CTV/OTT, Streaming Audio, Social Advertising, Targeted Email, YouTube Advertising, Gaming Advertising, SEO, SEM, and Landing Pages). Along with the market's strongest news ratings, and ever-expanding digital platforms, we deliver results for our advertisers. Gainesville is a sports town, and we cover our local high school sports teams with the same fervor we bring to our constant coverage of Florida Gator sports.

Job Summary/Description:

WCJB, the dominant ABC affiliate in Gainesville, Fla. is seeking a Digital Producer to join our team. The right candidate will love local news, have a positive attitude, and a hard work ethic, excel at writing for all platforms - including digital, social media, and broadcast - and be a team player. Must be proficient in AP style and understand social media platforms and OTT/CTV devices well. This position also requires video editing knowledge. Applicant should also bring professionalism and enthusiasm into the workplace.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Write and post news content and video for all WCJB digital and social media platforms

• Assist with calling and confirming information for news on all platforms

• Assist reporters and anchors with composing their digital stories when needed

• Work with Digital EP on sending push alerts on breaking news

• Post and then update developing stories online as more details become known

• Help other producers with their newscasts

• Fill in on producing for broadcast newscasts when needed

• Help edit video for digital, social, or broadcast platforms

• Create daily content for our digital news desk

• Assist anchors with streaming news from our digital news desk

• Help with podcasts and other digital special projects when needed

• Edit video for digital, social, or broadcast platforms

• Help with podcasts and other digital special projects

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous producing experience in television broadcasting is preferred

• A college degree in journalism or related field is required

• MVR check required

• 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 extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year

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)

WCJB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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