VIDEO EDITOR/DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - KOLD Job at Gray Media in Tucson

VIDEO EDITOR/DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - KOLD

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About Gray Media

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 television markets that reach roughly 36 percent of U.S. television households. Our portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first or second‑highest rated station, along with a large Telemundo affiliate group. We also operate Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and own production companies such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios.

About KOLD

KOLD is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform. We produce 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week and partner with KMSB Fox 11. The station is committed to excellence in news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.

Job Summary

Southern Arizona’s news leader seeks a video editor with a passion for the digital world. The role involves editing videos for newscasts and digital platforms, and contributing as a content producer for the digital team. The ideal candidate will have nonlinear editing experience (Edius preferred), writing skills, creativity, and a drive toward breaking news.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate with producers to locate and select video content sources
• Edit video footage
• Coordinate with digital producers on cross‑platform content
• Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, and others to ensure a high‑quality newscast
• Write AP‑style news stories for digital platforms daily
• Send breaking‑news and trending push alerts and social posts
• Ensure factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and uphold journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
• Collaborate with reporting staff to deploy their stories on the website and social media
• Apply effective SEO practices
• Review web metrics and analytics to adjust content for viewer interests
• Incorporate web and social elements into newscasts
• Live‑stream events
• Work independently and with others

Qualifications & Requirements

• Non‑linear editing skills required (Edius experience preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style required
• Ability to work well under pressure with a diverse group of people required
• Flexibility and on‑the‑spot problem‑solving abilities required
• Attention to detail and accuracy while meeting daily deadlines required
• Ability to balance the demands of both long and short‑term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field preferred
• Solid understanding of social media and analytics preferred
• 1–2 years of newsroom and digital content producing experience preferred
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required

Equity & Inclusion

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 at all locations. The 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 an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

KOLD‑TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug‑free company.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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