DIGITAL CONTENT NEWS PRODUCER - WTOC

Job Summary/Description
WTOC is searching for the right candidate to join our digital team. This role is on the frontlines of breaking news, designed to help inform readers and ensure Walmart content is optimized for multiple platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where stories can change in a matter of seconds, this job is for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

Produce compelling content for all digital platforms, including the station website, streaming apps, news app, and video and push alerts.

Write accurate, grammatically correct, editorially sound AP‑style news stories.

Respond quickly and efficiently to developing news; accurately report breaking news on digital and social platforms.

Create engaging content for social media platforms.

Consistently execute SEO strategies.

Collaborate with assignment editors, reporters, producers, and other news staff to ensure the most accurate and updated information is reflected on the station’s digital properties.

Uphold the station’s high journalistic standards.

Co‑ordinate live streams across multiple platforms.

Monitor news sources to develop news content.

Collaborate and communicate with reporters, other digital team members, producers, anchors, and managers to gather content for online and on‑air.

Write engaging digital headlines and compelling captions for social media.

Explore ways to increase visual content on all digital and social media platforms.

The position may require evening and weekend work.

The position may include being on camera on WTOC+ streaming platforms.

Qualifications and Requirements

Strong writing skills.

Ability to multitask and manage time appropriately.

Experience with writing for an online audience.

Knowledge of social media trends and platforms.

A college degree in journalism or a related field is preferred but not required.

Background in graphic design or skills with programs like Photoshop, Canva, etc., desired but not required.

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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