Overview
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes markets with top-rated stations and digital media assets. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and services. Gray's additional media properties include Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
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
$18.75 - $20.19/hr
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (1:30 pm - 10:30 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description
Northern News Now is seeking a Digital News Influencer to help innovate and expand the newsroom's digital reach. The position will help create and reshape news content to best fit various digital platforms, including social media, video and graphics, written articles for websites and apps, podcasts, and more.
Responsibilities
- Reformats news content to optimize reach and engagement on digital platforms
- Positions KBJR content to compete for attention and impact on social media
- Presents content on-camera for delivery in live streams, podcasts, or social media videos
- Writes AP-style news stories daily for digital platforms
- Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
- Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and upholds the station's established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
- Coaches and collaborates with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
- Regularly reviews metrics and adjusts strategies accordingly
- Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate digital elements into newscasts
- Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement
- Utilizes analytics to track trends in making daily decisions
- Engage with the audience on social media and digital channels
- Monitors social media for current trends and potential news story ideas
- Plans and builds special site sections and features that highlight coverage, link platforms, and encourage user engagement
Qualifications/Requirements
- Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
- Ability to edit video in digital formats
- Ability to use Photoshop software to create and edit graphics
- Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people
- Strong understanding of journalistic principles
- Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
- College degree in journalism, marketing, or related field preferred
- Proven record of digital and social media success
- Previous experience in a professional newsroom preferred
- Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required
KBJR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Information
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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