Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KWCH:

KWCH-TV (12 News) is a CBS television affiliate operated by Gray Television with one of the best corporate and local cultures in the country. Our top-rated station is located in the beautiful south-central region of Kansas. KWCH-TV is the market leader, with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with strong programming ratings, the #1 website, CBS Sports, and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers.

Job Summary/Description:

KWCH 12 News is seeking a part-time digital content anchor/producer for its web and social media platforms. This position is responsible for writing, producing, and updating content, managing station social media accounts and streaming platforms, and anchoring breaking news/live events on our television and digital products.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create content (copy, video, graphic designs, and/or pictures) for all digital platforms
• Publish and share new content in a timely manner
• Send necessary alerts on breaking news and other timely news content
• Approve content created by other newsroom staff, checking for spelling, grammar, and web optimization
• Strategize content delivery with the digital team to optimize growth on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, X, and Instagram
• Produce and anchor reports from our Breaking News Desk, both on-air and on our digital platforms. This may include breaking news, live events, or daily scheduled updates
• Fill in as a newscast producer as needed
• This position requires someone to work weekend afternoons/evenings, and one additional day during the week

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field of study is preferred.
• Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS, Arc)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television)
• Solid news judgment and the ability to multitask are essential
• You should be calm under pressure.
• Candidate should be social media and tech-savvy, and have a willingness to learn and be comfortable appearing on camera.
• You must be a team player with a great attitude and be available to work various schedules as needed.
• Newsroom experience is desired, but we will train the right candidate.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KWCH-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.