Location: Lexington, KY
Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It owns the nation’s largest portfolio of local television stations and digital assets across 113 markets, reaching approximately 36% of U.S. television households. Gray Media also operates digital agencies, production studios, and a range of video production companies.
About WKYT WKYT-TV is the CBS and CW affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, serving the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The station produces more than 10.5 hours of news per day and maintains a competitive news environment in Lexington’s #63 market. Our team of award‑winning professionals works in a fast‑paced yet collaborative environment.
Job Summary WKYT in Lexington is seeking a Digital Content Producer to develop and showcase engaging content across its innovative digital platforms. The role utilizes a dedicated team, live streaming capabilities, drone coverage, and a podcast studio.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in creating digital content using strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills.
Collaborate closely with news managers, producers, placement editors, reporters, photographers, weather, and sports departments to determine content needs and delivery methods.
Enhance and empower content production with graphics, research, and station branding.
Write clearly for multiple platforms under tight deadlines, demonstrating creativity, strong editorial judgment, and adherence to journalistic ethics and libel laws.
Lead the creation of original locally‑focused content for WKYT’s digital platforms.
Maintain engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms to attract viewers to digital platforms and broadcasts.
Work Monday through Friday on a 2:30 PM–11:30 PM schedule.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
Self‑starter with knowledge of and ability to operate state‑of‑the‑art television news equipment and website publishing tools.
Experience and desire to succeed in a fast‑paced digital news environment.
Application Process Interested candidates may apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings or by clicking "apply now". Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
WKYT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, genetics, or veteran status. Gray Media strictly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 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.
For further information, please review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.
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Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It owns the nation’s largest portfolio of local television stations and digital assets across 113 markets, reaching approximately 36% of U.S. television households. Gray Media also operates digital agencies, production studios, and a range of video production companies.
About WKYT WKYT-TV is the CBS and CW affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, serving the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The station produces more than 10.5 hours of news per day and maintains a competitive news environment in Lexington’s #63 market. Our team of award‑winning professionals works in a fast‑paced yet collaborative environment.
Job Summary WKYT in Lexington is seeking a Digital Content Producer to develop and showcase engaging content across its innovative digital platforms. The role utilizes a dedicated team, live streaming capabilities, drone coverage, and a podcast studio.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in creating digital content using strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills.
Collaborate closely with news managers, producers, placement editors, reporters, photographers, weather, and sports departments to determine content needs and delivery methods.
Enhance and empower content production with graphics, research, and station branding.
Write clearly for multiple platforms under tight deadlines, demonstrating creativity, strong editorial judgment, and adherence to journalistic ethics and libel laws.
Lead the creation of original locally‑focused content for WKYT’s digital platforms.
Maintain engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms to attract viewers to digital platforms and broadcasts.
Work Monday through Friday on a 2:30 PM–11:30 PM schedule.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
Self‑starter with knowledge of and ability to operate state‑of‑the‑art television news equipment and website publishing tools.
Experience and desire to succeed in a fast‑paced digital news environment.
Application Process Interested candidates may apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings or by clicking "apply now". Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
WKYT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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, genetics, or veteran status. Gray Media strictly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 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.
For further information, please review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.
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