Digital News Content Producer - Wdtv

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 WDTV:

WDTV (CBS), WVFX (FOX), EVFX (CW), AND EDTV (MeTV) combine to provide local news and weather to North Central West Virginia. We are the largest TV source for local news and entertainment for our 12-county area.

WDTV features a recently upgraded news studio and a team dedicated to local news. We pride ourselves on breaking news and weather alerts and digging deep into the issues affecting our communities. We're dedicated to informing the public utilizing television, social media, and the area's only live-streaming newscast.

WDTV produces six daily newscasts M-F and four newscasts each weekend. The work-family of WDTV is made up of dedicated, professional, and passionate people who are the backbone of our daily mission.

Job Summary/Description:

WDTV is looking for a Digital Content Producer. Responsibilities include producing dynamic written content for WDTV's website, social media, and app.

We're looking for someone who can work quickly on breaking news and also has the creativity to tell a good story. We value strong journalism and an atmosphere where we all learn and grow on a daily basis through respect and collaboration.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Post stories to the website, app, and Facebook in a timely manner.

• Monitor other news outlets, sister stations, and other feeds for the latest news.

• Work with the news team to decide on what stories to produce and report.

• Work closesly with news team to produce and execute clear information to readers.

• Contribute story ideas and content on a daily basis as well as special assignments and long-range planning.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Extreme attention to detail and solid news judgment are a must. A successful candidate knows the various news-gathering tools and libel laws. College degree in journalism or equivalent is preferred.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.