Digital Content Executive Producer
Gray Television:
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. We own and operate leading media outlets in over 50 markets throughout the country – all delivering the news, weather, sports and entertainment that millions of our neighbors count on every day. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.
About WKYT:
WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World.
The Lexington DMA (#63) provides a competitive news environment and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing over 9.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrive in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.
Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, a minor league baseball team and, of course, Keeneland Race Course, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix.
Lexington is home the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same! WKYT is the Official Station of U.K. Athletics.
At WKYT, we believe the Kentucky way of life is special, and it's our mission to stand up for those who hold it sacred.
Job Summary:
Digital Content Executive Producer for WKYT produces and maintains the content for wkyt.com and related online platforms with the goal of building an audience of loyal, local visitors.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Write and adapt broadcast content for website, working closely with WKYT’s news department to ensure continuity with news coverage
• Create significant, original, locally focused stories for WKYT’s digital platforms
• Create engaging content on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms that draw viewers to the web and television
• Participate in the creative development and technical implementation of online content for the website
• While the emphasis will be on news, this job also requires coordination with other departments by working collaboratively with marketing, technology programming, news and sales departments to meet performance goals
• Training and managing others
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. We own and operate leading media outlets in over 50 markets throughout the country – all delivering the news, weather, sports and entertainment that millions of our neighbors count on every day. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.
About WKYT:
WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World.
The Lexington DMA (#63) provides a competitive news environment and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing over 9.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrive in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.
Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, a minor league baseball team and, of course, Keeneland Race Course, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix.
Lexington is home the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same! WKYT is the Official Station of U.K. Athletics.
At WKYT, we believe the Kentucky way of life is special, and it's our mission to stand up for those who hold it sacred.
Job Summary:
Digital Content Executive Producer for WKYT produces and maintains the content for wkyt.com and related online platforms with the goal of building an audience of loyal, local visitors.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Write and adapt broadcast content for website, working closely with WKYT’s news department to ensure continuity with news coverage
• Create significant, original, locally focused stories for WKYT’s digital platforms
• Create engaging content on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms that draw viewers to the web and television
• Participate in the creative development and technical implementation of online content for the website
• While the emphasis will be on news, this job also requires coordination with other departments by working collaboratively with marketing, technology programming, news and sales departments to meet performance goals
• Training and managing others
Requirements
• Must have experience with breaking news and working on deadline in a fast-paced environment
• Have proven news judgment
• A working knowledge of all social media platforms
• Excellent computer and internet skills
• Competency in web image editing
• Good web and mobile platform showcasing skills
• Excellent web writing skills and proficiency in AP style
• Attention to detail
• Initiative drive in a deadline-driven environment
• Energy and follow-up
• Innovation collaboration with teammates
• Tolerance for stress
• Strong communication skills
If you feel you have these skills, send your resume to:
Robert Thomas
WKYT-TV
2851 Winchester Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
robert.thomas@wkyt.com
WKYT-TV / Gray Television Group, Inc. participates in E-Verify, is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug testing. Also, if applicable to the position, MVR/Driver’s review and testing. EOE. All positions must show flexibility for evolving or changing operational needs. Hours, shifts, responsibilities, etc. are subject to change at management discretion. Gray Television Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap or marital status. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission. If you believe your Equal Employment Rights have been violated, you may contact the FCC in Washington, D.C. 20054, or other appropriate state or local agencies.
Applications accepted through December 14, 2017.
Additional Info
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