DIGITAL NEWS CONTENT CREATOR - KCRG
Gray Media, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. It 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. Gray Digital Media is a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with 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 KCRG KCRG‑TV9 is the most‑watched and most‑trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second‑largest city. We produce over seven hours of live newscasts each day, stream live breaking news, sports, and weather to our website and apps, and support the largest social media audience in the market.
Job Summary KCRG‑TV9, the most trusted news source in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a Digital News Influencer to help innovate and expand the newsroom’s digital reach. The position will help create and reshape news content to best fit various digital platforms, including social media video and graphics, written articles for websites and apps, podcasts, and more. This person should be comfortable appearing on camera to present content for live streams or social media reels, and should be very well‑versed in creating and sharing content on multiple social and digital platforms with an understanding of ethical journalism practices.
Duties / Responsibilities
Reformats news content to optimize reach and engagement on digital platforms
Positions KCRG content to compete for attention and impact on social media
Presents content on‑camera for delivery in live streams, podcasts, or social media videos
Writes AP‑style news stories daily for digital platforms
Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and upholds the station’s established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
Coaches and collaborates with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
Regularly reviews metrics and adjusts strategies accordingly
Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate digital elements into newscasts
Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement
Utilizes analytics to track trends and make daily decisions
Engages with audience on social media and digital channels
Monitors social media for current trends and potential news story ideas
Plans and builds special site sections and features that highlight coverage, link platforms, and encourage user engagement
Qualifications / Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
Ability to edit video in digital formats
Ability to use Photoshop software to create and edit graphics
Ability to work well under pressure and with a diverse group of people
Strong understanding of journalistic principles
Ability to balance the demands of both long‐ and short‑term projects while meeting daily deadlines
College degree in journalism, marketing, or a related field preferred
Proven record of digital and social media success
Previous experience in a professional newsroom preferred
Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required
How to Apply If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, or click Apply Now. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Drug‑Free Workplace KCRG‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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About KCRG KCRG‑TV9 is the most‑watched and most‑trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second‑largest city. We produce over seven hours of live newscasts each day, stream live breaking news, sports, and weather to our website and apps, and support the largest social media audience in the market.
Job Summary KCRG‑TV9, the most trusted news source in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a Digital News Influencer to help innovate and expand the newsroom’s digital reach. The position will help create and reshape news content to best fit various digital platforms, including social media video and graphics, written articles for websites and apps, podcasts, and more. This person should be comfortable appearing on camera to present content for live streams or social media reels, and should be very well‑versed in creating and sharing content on multiple social and digital platforms with an understanding of ethical journalism practices.
Duties / Responsibilities
Reformats news content to optimize reach and engagement on digital platforms
Positions KCRG content to compete for attention and impact on social media
Presents content on‑camera for delivery in live streams, podcasts, or social media videos
Writes AP‑style news stories daily for digital platforms
Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and upholds the station’s established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
Coaches and collaborates with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
Regularly reviews metrics and adjusts strategies accordingly
Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate digital elements into newscasts
Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement
Utilizes analytics to track trends and make daily decisions
Engages with audience on social media and digital channels
Monitors social media for current trends and potential news story ideas
Plans and builds special site sections and features that highlight coverage, link platforms, and encourage user engagement
Qualifications / Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
Ability to edit video in digital formats
Ability to use Photoshop software to create and edit graphics
Ability to work well under pressure and with a diverse group of people
Strong understanding of journalistic principles
Ability to balance the demands of both long‐ and short‑term projects while meeting daily deadlines
College degree in journalism, marketing, or a related field preferred
Proven record of digital and social media success
Previous experience in a professional newsroom preferred
Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required
How to Apply If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, or click Apply Now. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Drug‑Free Workplace KCRG‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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