Digital Producer
KEYC News Now is looking for a digital content producer for its web and social media platforms. This position is responsible for content for the station website, mobile platforms and social media.
The web producer creates content (copy, video and/or pictures) for all digital platforms while communicating with newsroom staff, including reporters, photographers, assignment manager and news director. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Solid news judgment and ability to multi-task is essential. You should be calm under pressure. The ideal candidate would be social media and tech savvy. You must be a team player with a great attitude and be available to work various schedules as needed. Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field of study required is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms, including keyc.com
-Track and review digital metrics to grow audiences and engagement
-Be the “digital voice” and point person ensuring our daily and long-term projects, including special event and breaking news coverage, are multi-dimensional
-Ensure story selection and placement fits newsroom standards for vision and growth
Qualifications:
-Excellent writing skills, news judgment and ethics
-Driven to develop original news content
-Understand digital/social media platforms and strategy
-Produces with urgency and immediacy
-Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills
-Integrity, accountability, teamwork
-Broadcast journalism experience, media-related bachelor’s degree and clean driving record.
If you feel you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people, please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings search for station call letters and attach your resume
About KEYC:
Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD, a CBS, CW, FOX and NBC affiliated media company, has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity and fosters professional growth. Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We broadcast more than 22 hours of local news, weather and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.
About Gray Television:
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.
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.
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.