DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER - WAVE

FOX Carolina News; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WDRB+WAVE in Louisville, KY has an opening for a Digital Producer to join our award-winning newsroom.

Writing and producing content for WAVE's website, apps, streaming platforms, and social pages, you will monitor scanners, manage contacts, and develop story ideas while guiding photojournalists and reporters to gather news. The role requires strong AP style, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed. A college degree in journalism is preferred.

Formación

• Strong verbal/written communications and knowledge of AP Style.
• College degree in Journalism preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well on your own or with a team.
• Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, shifting schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by news management.
• This position will involve working weekends and some holidays as needed, news management

Responsabilidades

• Writing and producing content for WAVE's website, apps, streaming platforms, and social pages
• Monitoring scanners, maintaining phone lists, keeping files/records of upcoming news events
• Mining social media accounts for news content
• Writing stories for various digital and social platforms
• Knowledge of push alert and social media strategy to recruit viewers
• Generate and pitch story ideas and research as necessary
• Direct Photojournalists and reporters to gather/produce news

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communications

AP Style knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and independent work

Deadline management

Educación

College degree in Journalism

Descripción del empleo

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 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 WAVE

WDRB+WAVE has more than 100 journalists serving Kentuckiana. The newsroom is among the largest in the country. Our mission will focus on community impact, around-the-clock breaking news, weather, sports, and powerful investigative journalism. As part of the Gray Media family, WDRB+WAVE is on the leading-edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WDRB+WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, film-making, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.

Job Summary/Description

WDRB+WAVE in Louisville, KY has an opening for a Digital Producer to join our award-winning newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Writing and producing content for WAVE's website, apps, streaming platforms, and social pages
• Monitoring scanners, maintaining phone lists, keeping files/records of upcoming news events
• Mining social media accounts for news content
• Writing stories for various digital and social platforms
• Knowledge of push alert and social media strategy to recruit viewers
• Generate and pitch story ideas and research as necessary
• Direct Photojournalists and reporters to gather/produce news

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong verbal/written communications skills and knowledge of AP Style required
• College degree in Journalism preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work well on your own or with a team
• Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, shifting schedules
• Other duties as assigned by news management
• This position will involve working weekends and some holidays as needed, news management

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.