WEB PRODUCER - KFYR

Gray Media, Inc.; Bismarck, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KFYR-TV in Bismarck, ND is seeking a dynamic Web Producer/Video Editor to join our news team. You will develop content for our online platforms and work closely with the Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and staff to deliver compelling digital storytelling.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, loves social media, organized, able to handle breaking news, and adheres to AP Style. 1–2 years of online production experience is preferred; degree in Communications is a plus.

Qualifications

• AP Style is essential for all online content.
• BS in Communications or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience producing online news content ideal but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce content for KFYR TV and its web/social media pages.
• Work under pressure and deadlines.
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories.
• Communicate with anchors, field crews, and control room staff.

Skills

AP Style

Grammar perfectionist

Education

BS in Communications

Job description

KFYR-Station-Bismarck, ND
200 N. 4th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

About KFYR:

KFYR TV: A job at our station is a learning experience unlike any you'll find in a classroom. Daily hands-on involvement of senior staff guarantees a good product that not only serves our viewers, but will take our team members to the next level. With over 36 hours of news on our channels each week, KFYR-TV and West Dakota FOX are truly Western North Dakota's news leaders. Our viewers have come to depend on our news team to be quick, fair, and accurate... from the first tweet and post to the nightly wrap-up and anchor explainer, you'll get all the news. Take a look at what we have to offer here:

KFYR TV is seeking a web producer for its award-winning digital platforms. If you are a great writer, love social media, and are organized, we have a spot for you on our team.

KFYR TV seeks a dynamic Web Producer/Video Editor to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our online content. This position will also work closely with the Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and news staff on the web/social media content. In this position, you will develop content for all our digital platforms.

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

• Produce content for KFYR TV and its web and social media pages. Promote our coverage on our social media feeds, funneling audience to our site and our broadcast.
• Work under pressure and deadlines.
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories.
• Communicate with anchors, field crews, and control room staff.
• Must keep up on local, state, national, and international events.
• Organized; able to work with many personality types.
• Must work individually as well as part of a team; requires work with many personalities
• This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts throughout the year.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A passion for news. An AP Style expert. Grammar and spelling perfectionist.
• BS in Communications or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience producing newscasts or news content on-line ideal but not necessary.

KFYR-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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