Digital Content Producer

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Annual Pay:

$18.27 - $19.24/hr

Shift and Schedule:

Wed. - Fri. (3:00 am -12:00 pm)

Sat. - Sun. (9:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

KKTV, the dominant CBS affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is seeking a digital content producer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a positive attitude, and a hard work ethic. Must excel at writing for all platforms – including digital, social media, and broadcast – and be a team player. Proficiency in AP style and an understanding of social media platforms and OTT devices required. This position also requires video editing knowledge. Applicants should also bring professionalism and enthusiasm into the workplace.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Anchor breaking news and live coverage on our OTT desk
- Produce OTT/digital exclusive newscasts
- Write content for all KKTV digital and social media platforms
- Assist with calling and confirming information
- Assist reporters and anchors with composing their digital stories when needed
- Help edit video for digital, social, or broadcast platforms
- Assist anchors with our OTT desk
- Help with other digital special projects when needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Be able to write clearly and accurately
- Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
- Ability to shoot and edit video; create personalized stories for the web
- Able to produce and post content to our website
- Able to use social media outlets to engage viewers
- Strong emphasis on professional social media skills as related to journalism
- Must be able to work well under pressure and with limited supervision
- Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
- Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers

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)

KKTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roy7q2-35-215-180-183-42 in your application.