Digital Content Manager - Kktv

Gray Media • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • $48,000 - $51,000

About The Position

KKTV is searching for a digital news leader and innovator to grow audience and direct creation of local news content across digital, mobile app, streaming, and social media platforms. We are looking for a talented and experienced Digital Content Manager to join our team focused on transforming our stations' brands into 24/7 digital news operations. The application deadline is 3/11/2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrable experience in digital journalism; broadcast-related experience preferred.
• Demonstrable experience with content management systems.
• Demonstrable experience analyzing audience data; knowledge of Google Analytics, Chartbeat, and Social NewsDesk preferred.
• Demonstrable experience working with newsroom computer systems and non-linear editing platforms.
• Previous leadership experience, including strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including periodic on-call assignments as part of the newsroom leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital content team and direct digital strategy focusing on website, mobile app, and streaming audiences.
• Lead the overall newsroom content strategy, developing workflows that deliver content 24/7 across current and future platforms.
• Lead newsroom responses to breaking news and disruptive weather, ensuring a digital-first approach to serving the audience.
• Champion the creation of digital-specific content, including, but not limited to, vertical short-form videos, longer-form text/visual content, and unique content for our emerging streaming platforms.
• Evolve content for social media channels.
• Analyze and share digital metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions.
• Participate in ongoing newsroom training to implement best practices in creating digital content appropriate for various platforms and social media channels.
• Participate in Gray Media's collaborative efforts to evolve digital, streaming, and social strategies.

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
• Focus on Caring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level