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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 WGEM:

Known for journalistic excellence, WGEM News has won National Edward R. Murrow Awards, multiple Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Regional Emmy® Awards, and is the recipient of dozens of state broadcasters' association awards in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri each year.

WGEM-TV is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving west central Illinois, northeast Missouri, and southeast Iowa. As the Tri-States' #1 source for news, information, and entertainment programming, we strive to inform and inspire. WGEM has an unwavering commitment to providing great journalism across multiple platforms. In addition to NBC, WGEM also broadcasts FOX, CW, ME-TV, and local radio stations. WGEM operates the Illinois State Capitol Bureau out of Springfield, Illinois.

Job Summary/Description:

WGEM-TV, the dominant #1 station and technologically advanced NBC affiliate in Quincy, Illinois, seeks a Digital Content Producer to collaborate with our award-winning news team. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas for our digital platforms. You will have creative control of your work and you will be supported by a market-leading news team.

A candidate should have a passion for news gathering, strong news judgment, and the ability to thrive in breaking news situations. Candidates are expected to think quickly and clearly and display strong leadership and organizational skills. This job requires flexible hours and the ability to produce compelling written and video content for digital platforms. Ability to craft compelling headlines and social media posts to create maximum engagement. They also can work independently to act on news tips and confirm details with officials. Having a working understanding of AP-style writing and being comfortable in front of a camera is a plus.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Producing dynamic written and video news content for distribution across all WGEM digital platforms
– Working quickly to produce breaking news stories
– Collaborating with reporters to help expand daily stories with digital content
– Help maintain social media platforms with fresh content with a focus on quality over quantity
– Help digital team plan and create original streaming and on demand news and lifestyle content
– Help maintain and oversee quality control on all digital platforms, including WGEM.com
– Additional duties as assigned

Please note – the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

?? Minimum requirements include a college degree in journalism or similar, outstanding writing ability, excellent communication, self-motivation, and organizational skills. Must thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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 who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WGEM-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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 to or 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.

https://gray.tv/careers