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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$18.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (9:30 am-6:30 pm)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description:

CBS7 - the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX - is looking for a Digital News Producer to join our news team. You'll be responsible for monitoring the station's social media presence. You should be able to write in AP style and quickly. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a television newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):
- Write web articles in AP style about any stories assigned or that come in through email/social media/phone calls
- Post web articles to social media accounts
- Come up with & run social media campaigns promoting our anchors/reporters/live events
- Monitor station social media accounts for story ideas
- Use Push Alerts/the news app to get people the latest information

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in Journalism or related field.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Experience with social media management/campaigns.
- Quick thinking/takes initiative.

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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KOSA-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-r16eme-18-119-110-17-42 in your application.