WBNG-TV is hiring: DIGITAL CONTENT NEWS PRODUCER - KFVS in Cape Girardeau

Overview

KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the BS/CW/MeTV/Grit/Outlaw/Oxygen/Telemundo affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland" with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering over 40 hours of news content every week, along with special high-profile, topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as Edward R. Murrow Awards.

The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division-one universities. It is where the North meets the South and the East meets the West. The area is rich with diverse communities, including historic riverfront towns, offering a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, and Chicago.

The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of KFVS. They are forward-thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, providing exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.

Job Summary/Description

KFVS12/Heartland News in Cape Girardeau, MO is looking for a Journalist to join our digital team. The ideal candidate can create engaging content across all digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Writing and producing content for KFVS12's website, apps, CTV platforms and social pages
• Writing stories for various digital and social platforms
• Generate and pitch story ideas and research as necessary
• Direct Photojournalists and reporters to gather/produce news
• Monitoring scanners, maintaining phone lists, keeping files/records of upcoming news events

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style required.
• A college degree in Journalism is preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work well on your own or with a team
• Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, and shifting schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by news management.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and follow the instructions to apply. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references as directed.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray Media UltiPro self-service portal.)

KFVS-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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