DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - KGNS

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.About KGNS:KGNS TV’s market dominance begins with a prime offering of NBC, CBS, ABC, CW, and Telemundo affiliations; and a delivery of daily newscasts across multiple broadcasts and digital streams including desktop and mobile. KGNS TV, the area’s leading news broadcaster is located in the Laredo, Texas Metropolitan area and serves a combined population of over 790,000 on the South Texas and US/Mexico border. The area consisting of Webb, Zapata, Dimmit, LaSalle, Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Duval, and Jim Hogg counties; and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico is geographically poised for success between two nations.A home to many successful broadcasters, KGNS TV has a reputation for preparing reporters, producers, and anchors for their next move, which includes moves to larger metro markets. The KGNS TV family is one where integrity, ethics, and personal growth are fostered.Job Summary/Description:The DCM leads digital teams and is a newsroom manager who understands good storytelling in both the digital and broadcast worlds. The DCM collaborates with station management on planning, coaching and execution. In addition, the DCM oversees daily operations on web, mobile, social and OTT and should have the vision for new systems and the ability to execute that vision in the constantly evolving world of local news. We're looking for an aggressive leader who will always represent all things digital.Duties/Responsibilities:Collaborate with other news managers on strategies for the digital department.Understand and execute ethical, responsible news judgment.Oversee all digital platforms including web, mobile, live streaming, and all social platforms including Facebook and YouTube.Write stories, and create social media posts, app alerts, and related content.Foster a digital news culture that focuses on urgency, journalism, and collaboration.Help lead news staff, providing insight, guidance, managerial feedback, and reporter script approvals.Be excellent in developing all newsroom staffers for spelling and grammar perfection.Must be an idea leader in the development and expansion of CTV (OTT) efforts at the station.Collaborate with Sales & Marketing departments by providing timely metrics and performance reports.Qualifications/Requirements:Solid understanding of web publishing software.Demonstrated experience developing and publishing news stories.Educational background in either journalism or communications.Some leadership experience is required.A successful candidate should be familiar with editing videos, creating social media graphics, and writing for web and broadcast.Clear news judgment is required.Knowledge of AP Style is recommended.Solid understanding of digital analytics, industry trends, and social media strategy.English language dominant, with some command or understanding of Spanish is preferred, but not required.Come join our dynamic team, go to

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'apply now' , upload your resume, cover letter, and references.KGNS/Gray Media, Inc. 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 encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

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