GRAY MEDIA is hiring: Multimedia News Producer & MMJ in Parkersburg

Job Summary/Description WTAP is looking for a full‑time Digital Content Producer/MMJ to produce content for WTAP.COM and the WTAP social media platforms. This person will also cover news in the Mid‑Ohio Valley for our newscasts. Successful candidates will have the ability to deliver compelling stories. Must be a self‑motivator, able to meet deadlines, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrate good news judgment and decision‑making. WTAP is looking for someone who maintains a positive work environment. The schedule for this position typically works a weekend schedule.
Duties/Responsibilities Write, shoot, and edit stories for daily newscasts, website, and social platforms
Move quickly with management to send breaking news and weather alerts—including push notifications—across all digital platforms
Generate story ideas and build local contacts
Contribute story ideas in WTAP news daily story meetings
Collaborate with newsroom teams to create content
Publish to online and social platforms using digital publishing tools, video editing software, and related resources
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Gather information about news through research, interviews, experience, and/or attendance at local event functions
Perform other duties as assigned
Bring a team‑first attitude every day
Qualifications/Requirements Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to communicate effectively with newsroom managers, producers, and co‑workers
Must be an excellent writer
Must have a strong work ethic, excellent people skills, and maintain a professional attitude at all times
Understanding of current events and sports
Able to use social media outlets to engage viewers
Schedule flexibility; schedule and responsibilities are subject to change at the News Director’s discretion
A valid driver’s license and a good driving record
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.
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.
WTAP‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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