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Gray Media · 3 months ago

ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER (P/T) - WKYT

Lexington, KY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a part-time Associate News Producer for WKYT in Lexington, KY. The role involves running the weekend assignment desk, producing newscasts, and innovating the newsroom's digital reach by creating and reshaping news content for various platforms.

BroadcastingCommunitiesDigital MediaJournalismLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSportsVideo

Responsibilities

Reformat news content to optimize reach and engagement on digital platforms

Position WKYT content to compete for attention and impact on social media

Write AP-style news stories daily for digital platforms

Send breaking news and trending push alerts

Ensure factual, grammatical, and legal accuracy online and uphold the station's established journalistic standards to avoid editorial bias

Collaborate with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms

Regularly review metrics and adjust strategies accordingly

Communicate effectively with producers to incorporate digital elements into newscasts

Create memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement

Utilize analytics to track trends in making daily decisions

Engage with the audience on social media and digital channels

Monitor social media for current trends and potential news story ideas

Qualification

AP Style knowledgeVideo editingGraphic creation/editingJournalistic principlesVerbal communicationWritten communicationWork under pressureTeam collaborationFlexibility