DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER/ ANCHOR - WHSV
About The Position
WHSV is searching for a Digital Content Producer/Anchor to create and share content on our digital platforms. If you are a "news junkie" and have a passion for all things digital, we want to hear from you! WHSV is looking for someone to help grow our success in the digital space. This person will have a heavy hand in all things web, social media, and streaming. You will work alongside our digital content producer to proofread and post stories and create original content for our digital platforms. This is a Monday-Friday position in our newsroom. WHSV is launching an aggressive digital strategy in 2026, and you would play a major role in helping us achieve those goals. You'll be expected to create content that can be shared on our streaming platforms. This includes scheduling interviews and putting together stories that would be exclusively found online at whsv.com and the WHSV News app. You will be the station-level expert on all digital systems that are used in the Gray workflow and a proponent of best practices within the newsroom. Must have a "team player" and winning attitude in our newsroom. You'll anchor using our state-of-the-art "Digital Content Center," which allows you to be on-camera. It's an excellent way to update viewers on breaking news as it happens - or just connect with them casually through the day. While this job requires you to be great at all things digital, the DCC allows you the freedom to showcase your personality by hosting content on our streaming platforms.
Requirements
- A Broadcast Communications/Journalism degree
- Strong editing skills and a concise, journalistic writing style, as well as the ability to respond swiftly to breaking news and unfolding events, are a must
- While primarily a weekday shift, must be willing to work all shifts, especially during times of breaking news
- Must be a self-motivator, able to meet tight deadlines
- Having strong verbal and written communication skills is a MUST!
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Demonstrates good news judgment and decision-making
- Maintain a positive attitude and work environment
- Employment is contingent on a motor vehicle background check
Responsibilities
- Must proofread and edit reporter content for digital platforms
- Oversee copyright policies for digital news product; responsibilities include gathering images and video from copyright-approved vendors
- Post and create accurate, fair, and balanced content on our website WHSV.com; our app; social media (Facebook, X, Instagram)
- Send push alerts on our app - Coordinate breaking news coverage with the news director, producers, and production team
- Learn new digital technologies. Must be able to coach other team members.
- Live our brand "Working Hard For You" and continue to grow our already successful digital platforms. Help us take us to the next level digitally.
- Meet deadlines
- Work with our digital content producer to create and produce informative segments on our DCC (requires you to be on-camera)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
