Digital News Content Producer

Job Description

DIGITAL NEWS CONTENT PRODUCER (F/T) - WCTV

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 WCTV:

WCTV is a web leader in our market size, winning the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists (FABJ) digital category for the last three years in a row. In 2024, WCTV also clinched the FABJ Station of the Year title for the third year in a row.

WCTV covers about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. Our station is based in the Florida state capital, and our DMA is a fast-paced and exciting environment. We are a team of passionate journalists in a well-established newsroom. Rising talent has the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experienced and award-winning team members.

Culture comes first. Success follows. At WCTV, our people are our greatest asset. WCTV is Tallahassee's legacy CBS affiliate and the most-watched TV station in the region. Our website's digital footprint surpasses any in the market or region and continues to grow each month (check us out at WCTV.tv) In our newsroom, we play to win, work hard, and are always seeking new ideas. Join this fun and dynamic team in sunny Tallahassee, Florida where the beach is close by, and the weather is beautiful.

Job Summary/Description:

WCTV is searching for the next Digital Content Producer to join our award-winning team. The ideal candidate is a driven and dedicated journalist with strong writing skills and news judgment. They will uphold the highest standards with their storytelling and aim for excellence every day. The Digital Content Producer will write articles, create content for our social media platforms, track engagement, and help us build up ''WCTV Now,'' which is a digital news desk that we use for live streaming.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Demonstrate excellent writing, copy-editing and storytelling skills
- Write accurate, compelling, and engaging articles under tight deadlines
- Use AP Style on a daily basis at an expert level
- Break news with accurate and timely push notifications through our apps
- Craft thoughtful and eye-catching text, photo, and video posts for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads
- Scout story ideas through viewer calls, emails, or direct messages
- Pitch and cultivate creative ideas to increase web traffic and audience engagement
- Collaborate and communicate with reporters, other digital team members, producers, anchors, and managers to gather content for online and on-air

Qualifications/Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in journalism
- At least one internship in a commercial newsroom
- Working knowledge of web and social platforms
- Excellent knowledge of AP Style
- A desire to grow in a 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)

WCTV-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-g3e0v4-3-138-36-71-42 in your application.