About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as 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 U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WKYT: WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The Lexington Market Area (#63) provides a competitive news environment, and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing over 10.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.
Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, and of course, Keeneland Racecourse, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix. It is also home to the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same!
At WKYT, we believe the Kentucky way of life is special, and it’s our mission to stand up for those who hold it sacred.
Job Summary/Description: WKYT in Lexington, Kentucky, is looking for a digital content producer for its award-winning and innovative digital platforms. We have all the tools for success and innovation in digital content: an outstanding, dedicated team in front of the camera and behind the scenes; live streaming capabilities with multiple live trucks and TVUs; access to a drone for enhancing coverage; and a podcasting studio.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Assist in our digital effort to create and showcase content utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills
Work closely with news managers, producers, assignment editors, reporters, photographers, and weather and sports departments in determining content needs and how to most effectively deliver on those needs
Enhance and empower others to make content stronger with graphics, research, and station branding
Writing clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines, demonstrating creativity and strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws
Lead the creation of original locally-focused content for WKYT’s digital platforms
Ensure engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms that draws viewers to our digital platforms and broadcasts
Generally, the position works a Monday through Friday, 2:30 P.M.- 11:30 P.M. schedule.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The successful applicant’s background must include, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
He/she must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing.
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.
WKYT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
Additional Info: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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About WKYT: WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The Lexington Market Area (#63) provides a competitive news environment, and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing over 10.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.
Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, and of course, Keeneland Racecourse, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix. It is also home to the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same!
At WKYT, we believe the Kentucky way of life is special, and it’s our mission to stand up for those who hold it sacred.
Job Summary/Description: WKYT in Lexington, Kentucky, is looking for a digital content producer for its award-winning and innovative digital platforms. We have all the tools for success and innovation in digital content: an outstanding, dedicated team in front of the camera and behind the scenes; live streaming capabilities with multiple live trucks and TVUs; access to a drone for enhancing coverage; and a podcasting studio.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
Assist in our digital effort to create and showcase content utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills
Work closely with news managers, producers, assignment editors, reporters, photographers, and weather and sports departments in determining content needs and how to most effectively deliver on those needs
Enhance and empower others to make content stronger with graphics, research, and station branding
Writing clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines, demonstrating creativity and strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws
Lead the creation of original locally-focused content for WKYT’s digital platforms
Ensure engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms that draws viewers to our digital platforms and broadcasts
Generally, the position works a Monday through Friday, 2:30 P.M.- 11:30 P.M. schedule.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The successful applicant’s background must include, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
He/she must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing.
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.
WKYT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.
Additional Info: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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