DIGITAL NEWS CONTENT PRODUCER - WWBT

GRAY MEDIA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and Disability Benefits

Parental Leave

Adoption Benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Relocation PTO

Focus on Caring

Job summary

Gray Media's Richmond operation, 12 On Your Side, seeks a versatile, full-time hybrid Digital Content Producer and Newscast Editor. You will divide your week between two core functions: Newscast Video Editor (2 days) and Digital Content Producer (3 days).

Role requires producing/editing high-quality video, writing SEO-optimized stories, managing social channels, and producing content for streaming platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with video editing software (Edius, Adobe Premiere, or similar).
• Ability to write clear, accurate news copy under tight deadlines.
• Strong grasp of digital publishing, social media strategies, and SEO best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership; ability to collaborate across broadcast and digital teams.
• College degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit video elements for live television newscasts under tight deadlines.
• Write, update, publish local news stories for the station website and news app.
• Manage and publish content across social media platforms and help produce/stream streaming content.
• Lead and collaborate across broadcast and digital teams.

Skills

Video editing

News writing

Digital publishing

SEO

Communication

Leadership

Journalism degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

Edius

Adobe Premiere

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 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.

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

$22.00 - $22.50/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Sat. - Sun. (early morning); Mon. - Wed. (day shift)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Richmond’s #1 news operation, 12 On Your Side, seeks a versatile, full-time hybrid Digital Content Producer and Newscast Editor.

This is a unique hybrid role designed for a storyteller who excels in both traditional television production and digital media. You will split your week between two core functions:

1. Newscast Video Editor (2 days a week): Editing high-quality, fast-paced video content, reporter packages, and audio under tight deadlines for our television newscasts.
2. Digital Content Producer (3 days a week): Writing SEO-optimized news stories for 12onyourside.com and our mobile apps, managing social media channels, and producing/reporting content for our streaming channels.

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

• Television Video Editing: Edit video elements, soundbites, and full packages for live television newscasts. Ensure high technical standards and speed under tight live-news deadlines.
• Digital News Writing & Publishing: Write, update, and publish local news stories, headlines, and breaking news alerts for the station website and news app.
• Social Media & Streaming: Manage and publish engaging content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and help produce/stream live or recorded news/feature content for our digital streaming channels (Roku, website, app).
• Qualified candidates must demonstrate leadership skills, have a college degree, and have digital and social media experience. The schedule may include weekends, days, nights, and holidays.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Professional experience with video editing software (e.g., Edius, Adobe Premiere, or similar).
• Proven ability to write clean, accurate news copy on tight deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Strong grasp of digital publishing, social media platform strategies, and SEO best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to collaborate across broadcast and digital teams.
• College degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.

WWBT-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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