Digital News Content 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 KAIT:

KAIT-TV is the ABC/NBC/CW affiliate in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and the #1 rated station in the competitive market. Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University and several high-tech companies that focus on hiring and developing young professionals. Jonesboro is a quick drive to multiple state parks, boating in the Ozarks, and to Memphis, Tennessee, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Jonesboro is one of the most desirable cities to call home.

Job Summary/Description:

KAIT-TV is seeking an aggressive, digitally savvy content producer to work with its award-winning news team. The ideal candidate will be a great writer with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy writing, technology and all things digital, this is the job for you.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Working quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories
- Posting to our online and social media platforms
- Updating stories on multiple platforms as they develop
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technology
- Monitoring assignment desk and police scanners
- Fielding viewer calls and confirming details and tips with appropriate sources
- Writing engaging digital headlines & compelling posts on social media
- Clipping video for the website
- Ability to produce on-air newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
- Must be able to take direction from the News Director, Assistant News Director, Digital Director, and Digital Executive Producer
- Must be a team player

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)

KAIT-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-rnokem-3-143-241-205-42 in your application.