DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - WEEK-TV

Gray Media, Inc.; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) with matching

Paid parental leave

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Digital Champion to lead breaking news and severe weather coverage across our powerhouse website, apps, social media, and other platforms. You will plan daily strategies, identify trending stories, and actively seek fresh content for our audience.

You will report to the News Director and lead a team of Digital Producers to guide all digital and streaming content with vision, strong leadership, and clear communication in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and news judgement with the ability to carry a news story across web, mobile, and social media.
• A college degree in Journalism or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working on a news website is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute a daily strategy including trending stories across the market.
• Proactively seek out fresh web content and be an aggressive web ambassador in the newsroom.
• Lead a high-performing team of Digital Producers responsible for guiding all digital and streaming news content.

Skills

Strong writing

News judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$45,000 - $50,000 (based on experience)

Shift and Schedule

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

The person we are looking for is a Digital Champion -- a leader who is ready to win breaking news and severe weather coverage on our powerhouse website, apps, social media, and other platforms.

Responsibilities will be to lead, plan, and execute a daily strategy including trending stories throughout the market. Proactively seek out fresh web content. Be an aggressive web ambassador in the newsroom.

This person will report to the News Director and is expected to lead a high-performing team of Digital Producers responsible for guiding all aspects of our digital and streaming news content. We are seeking a strong, visionary, and accomplished leader who must be a team player with excellent leadership, written and verbal communication skills. Our candidate will be required to be forward-thinking, and highly adept at dealing with the rapidly evolving digital, streaming, and social marketplace.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and news judgment with the ability to carry a news story across web, mobile, and social media.
• A college degree in Journalism or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working on a news website is preferred.

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 Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

WEEK-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.

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