DIGITAL PRODUCER/ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WHNS Job at Gray Media in Greenville

Overview

WHNS - Fox Carolina News in Greenville, SC has an immediate opening for a Digital Content & Livestream Producer to join our award-winning newsroom. Our ideal candidate is an organized, independent, ethical journalist who can thrive under a deadline. Applicants should also have outstanding social media skills. We want a passionate candidate who is an innovator and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Working quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories that are updated as news develops
• Monitoring social media accounts and websites to find new content for newscasts and the website
• Clipping/assigning video to multi-platform digital assets
• Collaborating with the digital team and the newsroom to create content that meets high standards
• Posting to digital platforms using video editing software and other resources
• Creating innovative and user-friendly elements inside articles for consumption across platforms, including slideshows, interactive charts, and other embedded content
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technology
• Fielding viewer calls and contacting sources to confirm tips and scanner traffic
• Writing engaging digital headlines and posts on social media
• Assisting Digital Content Leadership in implementing digital initiatives
• Additional duties as assigned, including assignment desk help to confirm breaking news tips and conducting interviews

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent background. Some newsroom experience preferred
• Team player with a passion for innovative storytelling, newsgathering, and lifelong learning
• Preferred knowledge of social media editing, Google Analytics, and other tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks
• Positive work attitude and ability to work well with coworkers, supervisors, and viewers
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage
• Desire to win, ability to reflect on work, and willingness to apply feedback

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station, or click on "apply now"; upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

WHNS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Information

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants 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 nondiscrimination laws. 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 prohibits 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution