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 WALA:

WALA FOX10 News is a local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Gulf Coast. Located in Mobile, AL. WALA is the oldest existing television station in Mobile Alabama. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture and is committed to the community.

Job Summary/Description:

WALA is seeking a Digital Content / News Producer who can thrive in a busy newsroom, stay on top of breaking news, and find and create compelling content in between breaking stories. You'll be producing urgent, impactful shows, writing stories, editing, and taking an active role in producing social media and web content.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and stories that are updated as news develops
- Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts, including writing local, national, and international stories in a format for on-air.
- Act as a leader in facilitating teamwork of staff members
- Work with directors and anchors on the presentation of stories
- Write and post content, including news stories, videos, and pictures, across all WALA platforms
- Writing engaging digital headlines & compelling posts on social media
- Post and then update developing stories online as more details become known
- Monitoring social media accounts and websites to find new content for newscasts and the website
- Clipping video for website/OTT
- Create daily content for our digital news desk
- Assist anchors and reporters with streaming news from our digital news desk
- Assist reporters and anchors with composing their digital stories when needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
- In-depth knowledge of digital and social platforms and current trends
- Knowledge of AP Stylebook
- Experience using a content management system
- Strong editorial skills
- Demonstrate solid news judgment
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
- Knowledge of copyright laws and media ethics
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Knowledge of newsroom software
- Clear, concise, conversational writing skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism or related field preferred

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)

WALA-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-gp6bqx-18-116-19-29-42 in your application.