Digital Content Producer (P/T) - Wkyt

Gray Media • Lexington, KY

22h

About The Position

WKYT in Lexington, KY, has an opportunity for a part-time Digital Content Producer to help innovate and expand the newsroom's digital reach. This position works closely with our Digital Content Manager to create and edit web stories and social media posts, as well as develop content for our streaming platform WKYT+. We're seeking someone with outstanding writing ability, excellent communication skills, and a passion for digital storytelling in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. This is an ideal role for someone looking to build journalism experience while contributing to a highly ethical, service-oriented newsroom. Schedule : Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (some flexibility)

Requirements

• Journalism degree (or similar) in progress
• Demonstrated writing ability and excellent communication skills
• Experience or demonstrated ability to produce digital, streaming, and social media content
• Knowledge of various digital platforms and content formats (social media, web, video, graphics)
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Strong journalism skills and commitment to ethical storytelling with a sense of service
• Flexible scheduling and willingness to work a variety of shifts as needed
• Enthusiasm for innovating and reshaping news content for digital audiences

Responsibilities

• Create and edit web stories for WKYT's website and news apps
• Develop and publish social media content across all WKYT platforms
• Manage and produce content for WKYT+ streaming platform
• Reshape and adapt news content to best fit various digital platforms and formats
• Create social media graphics, video clips, and multimedia content
• Assist with photo galleries, infographics, and interactive elements
• Gather and curate user-generated content for digital use
• Edit and clip video for online use and social distribution
• Monitor digital performance and help optimize content for engagement
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and production staff to ensure digital-first storytelling
• Demonstrate strong writing ability and excellent communication skills across all digital formats
• Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director or management staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level