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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/DIGITAL PRODUCER - WIS -TV Job at Gray Television in Columbia

Gray Television, Columbia, SC, United States, 29228

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About Gray Media:

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 WIS:

WIS is the #1 local media organization in the capital city market of Columbia, South Carolina. As the top-rated broadcast television station serving South Carolina's Midlands since 1953, WIS offers the opportunity to join an award-winning culture built upon decades of market leadership. WIS has been recognized as the South Carolina Broadcasters Association's Station of the Year a record 17 times. WIS has earned the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalism Excellence, the National Association of Broadcasters' Service to America Award, the George Foster Peabody Award, and has more than 70 Emmy nominations in the last 5 years.

WIS produces more than 60 hours of live, local broadcast programming per week, as well as original content for multiple digital platforms. The station offers a unique variety of multiplatform advertising solutions, sponsored content, and professional creative services for businesses of any size.

Job Summary/Description:

WIS-TV in Columbia, SC has an opening for a skilled journalist for our Assignment Editor/Digital Producer position. You will be joining our award-winning newsroom and will be part of cultivating creative content.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  1. Writing and producing content for WIS-TV's website, apps, CTV platforms, and social pages.
  2. Monitoring scanners, maintaining phone lists, keeping files/records of upcoming news events.
  3. Writing stories and creating content for various digital and social platforms.
  4. Generating and pitching innovative digital stories and content that connect with our community.
  5. Directing Photojournalists and reporters to gather/produce news.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  1. Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style required.
  2. College degree in Journalism preferred.
  3. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
  4. Ability to work well on your own or with a team.
  5. Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, and shifting schedules.
  6. Other duties as assigned by news management.

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.)

WIS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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