Digital News Producer: Fast-Paced, Multi-Platform Stories

GRAY MEDIA

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Gray Media's WBRC in Central Alabama seeks a Digital Content Producer to drive breaking news storytelling across digital, mobile, OTT, and social platforms with fast, accurate, visually compelling content.

You will collaborate with the broadcast team, optimize SEO/metadata, and use analytics to guide story choices. The role involves on‑camera reporting for connected TV audiences and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field.
  • Strong writing, grammar, and AP Style skills.
  • Solid news judgment and ethics understanding.
  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
  • On-camera experience in broadcast or livestream settings; engage across platforms including connected TV.
  • Ability to conduct interviews and research online.
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms, social media tools, and digital analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Write, produce, present/publish content across digital platforms with speed and accuracy.
  • Monitor breaking news, develop stories and live events.
  • Collaborate with broadcast team to enhance storytelling across screens.
  • Optimize content with headlines, SEO, metadata, and visuals.
  • Use analytics and trends to inform editorial decisions.
  • Push urgent alerts and breaking news across digital touchpoints.
  • Deliver on-camera content tailored to connected TV audiences.

Skills

Strong writing
AP Style
News judgment
Under pressure
On-camera
Interviews
CMS familiarity
Social media literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Tools

CMS platforms
Social media tools
Digital analytics

Job description

Gray Media's WBRC in Central Alabama seeks a Digital Content Producer to drive breaking news storytelling across digital, mobile, OTT, and social platforms with fast, accurate, visually compelling content.

You will collaborate with the broadcast team, optimize SEO/metadata, and use analytics to guide story choices. The role involves on‑camera reporting for connected TV audiences and flexible shifts.

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