Digital Content Manager - Wgem

Gray Media•Quincy, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

WGEM is seeking a Digital Content Manager to lead day-to-day digital publishing across web, social, smartphone apps, and Smart TV apps. Reporting to the Digital News Director, you’ll manage people and platforms to drive fast, accurate, digital execution; consistent standards; and measurable growth in reach and engagement.

Requirements

2+ years in digital journalism/producing or newsroom content leadership.
Proven ability to lead a team and run day-to-day publishing operations.
Strong writing/editing and coaching skills.
Fluency with major social platforms, SEO, and audience-growth best practices.

Responsibilities

Drive breaking-news execution: rapid updates, Digital News Desk breakings, push alerts, and live coverage.
Lead day-to-day digital publishing: assign, prioritize, and publish across web, social, and apps.
Train and coach digital staff on workflows, publishing standards, and best practices.
Use analytics to track performance: optimize placement and report weekly wins/lessons learned.
Champion digital-first storytelling (short-form vertical video, interactive/visual stories, platform-specific content).
Partner with reporters/producers and marketing/promotions to align coverage and station initiatives.
Write and publish news coverage across all WGEM digital platforms as needed.
Source and verify user-generated content; produce enterprise/innovative formats (interactive maps, infographics, special streams/CTV programming).
Grow CTV/streaming through a strategy for live and on-demand content.

Benefits

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