Huntsville,AL
Gray Television
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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 WAFF:
WAFF is Huntsville Alabama's #1 news station. We have a dominant digital presence in North Alabama and throughout the Tennessee Valley. Visit http://www.waff.com to learn more.
Job Summary/Description:
A WAFF Digital News Content Producer is the primary driver of content to the station's digital platforms and social media accounts. The goal of this position is to discover, create and distribute content within a multi-platform workflow. This position's weekly schedule will include Saturday and Sunday hours. Occasional holiday shifts will be required as well. Please provide writing samples and/or demo materials with application.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
– Must be a team player with a great attitude, possess a strong sense of ethics and integrity, and bring professionalism, personality, energy, confidence and team spirit to our multi-platform newsroom.
– Must be a strong writer, deeply knowledgeable about all current events, and have quick and thoughtful news judgment.
– Must be capable of creating content from sources beyond wires and feed (ex. social media, court records, reliable online publications) and be eager to present the day's news in an urgent and impactful manner.
– Must be comfortable contacting public officials, law enforcement officers, public information officers, and members of the community to gather and confirm information.
– Will strive to craft complete stories that include comprehensive copy, high-quality pictures and video using all available resources.
– Will establish and maintain daily communication with newscast producers, reporters, anchors and meteorologists in order to maximize opportunities to push to all available platforms.
– Must be able to monitor and respond to comments and messages on our social platforms in a timely matter.
– Will be expected to write and edit stories involving news, sports and weather content. A general understanding of these topics is required.
– Must be proficient with AP Style, news writing techniques, using social media accounts for an organization, photo and video editing software, and web publishing workflows.
Qualifications/Requirements:
– College Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a similarly related field.
– 1 year digital content experience.
– Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win.
– Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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 (Please provide writing samples and/or demo materials with application)
WAFF-TV/Gray Television Group, 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, 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.