CONTENT CREATOR PRODUCER - WBKO

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a Content Creator Producer for WBKO News in Kentucky. You will craft compelling in-field content, contribute to digital and social platforms daily, and deliver live reports from breaking events. You will also write, edit video, and produce newscasts, working both as part of a team and independently when needed.

The ideal candidate has a broadcast journalism background, can handle high-stress deadlines, and possesses solid editorial skills with AP/Broadcast Style knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in broadcast journalism preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible days and hours.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stress and deadline pressure.
• Strong editorial skills and working knowledge of AP and Broadcast Style are also preferred.
• MVR Check.

Responsibilities

• Gather content in the field with a right now, digital-first approach.
• Daily contributions to digital and social platforms.
• Live reporting from breaking news scenes, local events, and community coverage.
• Writing, video editing, and producing newscasts.
• Work seamlessly as a team and independently as the tasks require.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Deadline pressure handling

Editorial skills

AP Style knowledge

Broadcast Style knowledge

Education

Broadcast journalism

Tools

AP style

Broadcast Style

Job description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WBKO:

WBKO is home to award-winning journalism in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville. WBKO is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX, Telemundo, Heroes & Icons, and CW affiliates. We are proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally in an encouraging environment. Bowling Green is the third largest and fastest-growing city in Kentucky and is “geared for fun” as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, an active arts scene, countless caves, and hiking trails ready to be explored!

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO News is looking for a candidate who loves creating content in the field as well as crafting newscasts. Our multi-platform Content Creator Producer position could be your ideal position.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

• Gathering content in the field with a right now, digital-first approach
• Daily contributions to digital and social platforms
• Live reporting from breaking news scenes, local events, and community coverage
• Writing, video editing, and producing newscasts
• Work seamlessly as a team and independently as the tasks require

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Degree in broadcast journalism preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible days and hours
• Ability to handle moderate to high stress and deadline pressure
• Strong editorial skills and working knowledge of AP and Broadcast Style are also preferred
• MVR Check

WBKO-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.