DIGITAL PRODUCER/ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - WHNS

Gray Television • Greenville, SC

85d

About The Position

WHNS - Fox Carolina News in beautiful Greenville, SC, has an immediate opening for a Digital Content & Livestream producer to join our award-winning newsroom. Our ideal candidate is an organized, independent, ethical journalist who can thrive under a deadline. Applicants should also have outstanding social media skills. We want a passionate candidate who is an innovator and a team player.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Journalism/Communications/English or equivalent background. Some newsroom experience preferred
• Must be a team player with a strong passion for innovative storytelling, newsgathering, and lifelong learning
• Preferred knowledge of Social Media editing, Google Analytics, and other tools to gain an edge on the competition
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere and behave in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage (e.g., Hurricanes, elections, special events)
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback

Responsibilities

• Working quickly to send out breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, including push notifications, social media updates, and web stories that are updated as news develops
• Monitoring social media accounts and websites in order to find new content for newscasts and the website
• Clipping/Assigning video to our multi-platform digital assets
• Collaborating with members of the digital team and the newsroom to create news content that meets our high standards
• Posting to our digital platforms, using video editing software, and other resources
• Creating innovative and user-friendly elements inside of articles for consumption across our platforms, including slideshows, interactive charts, and other embedded content
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technology are imperative
• Ability to field viewer calls and cold call sources to confirm tips & scanner traffic
• Writing engaging digital headlines & compelling posts on social media
• Assisting the Digital Content Leadership in implementing Digital Initiatives
• Additional duties as assigned, including assignment desk help to confirm breaking news tips, and conducting interviews for stories

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree