DIGITAL NEWS CONTENT CREATOR- KCRG

GRAY MEDIA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Digital News Influencer to expand our newsroom’s digital reach across social platforms, websites and podcasts.

The four-day schedule (Thu-Sun) includes presenting on camera for live streams or reels and creating engaging content while upholding ethical journalism.

Applicants should be fluent in AP style, skilled in video editing and Photoshop, with a proven record in digital and social media.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal/written communication with AP style.
• Ability to edit video in digital formats.
• Ability to use Photoshop to create/edit graphics.
• Work well under pressure and with diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of journalistic principles.
• Balance long- and short-term projects with daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reformats news content to optimize reach on digital platforms.
• Positions content for social media engagement.
• Presents content on-camera for live streams, podcasts, or reels.
• Writes AP-style news stories for digital platforms daily.
• Sends breaking news and push alerts.
• Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online.

Skills

AP Style

Video editing

Social media

Journalistic ethics

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Photoshop

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 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 KCRG:

KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second largest city. We produce 7+ hours of live newscasts each day, stream live breaking news, sports and weather to our website and apps, and support the largest social media audience in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

KCRG-TV9, the most trusted news source in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a Digital News Influencer to help innovate and expand the newsroom's digital reach. This position is a four-day work schedule Thursday-Sunday.

This position will help create and reshape news content to best fit various digital platforms, including social media video and graphics, written articles for websites and apps, podcasts and more. This person should be comfortable appearing on camera to present content for live streams or social media reels. This ideal candidate should be very well versed in creating and sharing content on multiple social and digital platforms and have an understanding or background in ethical journalism practices.

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

• Reformats news content to optimize reach and engagement on digital platforms
• Positions KCRG content to compete for attention and impact on social media
• Presents content on-camera for delivery in live streams, podcasts or social media videos
• Writes AP-style news stories daily for digital platforms
• Sends breaking news and trending push alerts
• Ensures factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and upholds the station's established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias
• Coaches and collaborates with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
• Regularly reviews metrics and adjusts strategies accordingly
• Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate digital elements into newscasts
• Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement
• Utilizes analytics to track trends in making daily decisions
• Engage with audience on social media and digital channels
• Monitors social media for current trends and potential news story ideas
• Plans and builds special site sections and features that highlight coverage, link platforms and encourage user engagement

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to edit video in digital formats
• Ability to use photoshop software to create and edit graphics
• Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people
• Strong understanding of journalistic principles
• Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required
• College degree in journalism, marketing or related field preferred
• Proven record of digital and social media success
• Previous experience in a professional newsroom preferred
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call

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.

KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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