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About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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.
About WBTV:
WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. WBTV is dedicated being ‘On Your Side’ in the community empowering viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism. WBTV is in the Charlotte DMA and broadcasts to a viewing area made up of 22 counties within North Carolina and South Carolina. WBTV First Alert Weather is the area’s only certified most accurate forecast for eight years.
Job Summary/Description:
WBTV is looking for an experienced Digital Content Manager to lead daily operations on web, mobile, social and digital programming. We're looking for an effective leader who will assert his or her voice across all parts of the newsroom, representing all things digital at all times. We need someone who will think big and act urgently, a leader who is comfortable with coaching. You will be a member of the news management team, work with other department managers on major station initiatives, and be a liaison with Gray Digital Media to ensure our newsroom is adopting corporate resources and best practices.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Works with News Director on strategic vision for digital department and WBTV platforms including WBTV.com, WBTV apps, social media accounts and streaming channels
• Oversee and successfully expand our innovative streaming, digital, and social media content
• Analyzes data/analytics to improve station success on all platforms
• Contributes to digital content by writing web stories daily
• Develop daily digital coverage plans and special content plans
• Administrative duties such as weekly scheduling and training new employees
• Assist in training and providing valuable feedback for the news team
• Cross departmental collaboration and willingness to work in a team environment
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism, broadcast media or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in a newsroom
• Previous experience in digital field required
• High-level understanding of journalistic ethics
• Solid understanding of web publishing software. Demonstrated experience developing and publishing news stories.
• Leadership experience is required.
• Ability to adjust and excel while working a flexible schedule
Qualified, interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television 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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
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.