Digital Content News Producer

Job Description

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 WALB:

WALB-TV is the dominant #1 news station and award-winning NBC / ABC affiliate in Albany, GA. WALB began broadcasting on April 7th, 1954 becoming the flagship TV station of Gray Television. We service more than 40 counties across South Georgia, including two news bureaus in the cities of Tifton and Valdosta.

Job Summary/Description:

WALB News 10 in Albany, Georgia is looking for a Digital Producer to join our award-winning news team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for journalists, with potential for on-air work and opportunities for additional training and career growth! WALB takes pride in a collaborative environment and positive culture, with managers who have open doors, listen, and give constructive feedback, and where employees are well-trained, and placed in a position to succeed!

A WALB Digital Producers are responsible for content on multiple digital platforms, including web, social media, and livestreaming. We have a digital-first mindset at WALB, which is why we have some of the top-performing digital metrics in the company. Our digital producers embrace creative ways to tell stories, using tools like canva and applying research-based social media strategies. We cross-train new employees to learn all aspects of our news delivery processes. Opportunities for growth abound!

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Education background in either journalism or communications.
- Must be flexible with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
- Must be willing to work in the newsroom.

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)

WALB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvb5k7-3-145-16-251-42 in your application.