Digital News Content Producer

Job Description

DIGITAL NEWS CONTENT PRODUCER (F/T) - WFSB

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 WFSB:

WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut's only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

WFSB is seeking a Digital News Content Producer to assist with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on-air and on the station's digital platforms. The CP gathers meaningful news information from various sources. They also generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, schedule news crews, and take in live feeds. The CP is also responsible for creating content that is aligned with and enhances the station brand. The CP is also responsible for publishing content on multiple digital platforms, OTT, and social media.

Duties/responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- The Content Producer assists with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on-air and on the station's digital platforms.
- The CP gathers meaningful news information from various sources. They also generate story ideas, discern credible news tips, schedule news crews, and take in live feeds.
- The CP is also responsible for creating content that is aligned with and enhances the station brand.
- The CP is also responsible for publishing content on multiple digital platforms, OTT, and social media.
- The CP should have solid news judgment, a sound grasp of online journalism, and a sense of urgency for breaking news.
- This is a high-pressure, deadline-focused position, which requires a self-starter, who is flexible and can multitask.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.

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)

WFSB-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-d8w3zx-3-147-48-112-42 in your application.