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07/22/2025
Digital Content Producer/News Producer
WECT-TV
| Company | WECT-TV |
| Position | Digital Content Producer/News Producer |
| Description | Digital Content Producer: • Writes AP-style news stories daily for the web • Posts engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms. • Sends breaking news and trending push alerts • Utilizes analytics to track trends in daily decision-making • Copy-edits digital stories from reporters and other newsroom staff • Knowledge and use of effective SEO practices • Livestream events using station technology for web and Facebook • Monitors comments and messages on the WECT social media pages • Creates memes, videos, and graphics for social engagement • Communicates effectively with producers to incorporate web and social elements into newscasts • Attends and contributes to digital and editorial meetings • Edits videos using non-linear software; Edius is a plus News Producer: • Produce newscasts for TV as well as digital platforms and social media • Strong writing and the ability to tell engaging stories through visual mediums are essential • WECT producers must be able to gather and showcase engaging, new, and shareable content • Create unique, emotional, creative shows • Write and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms • Develop content and pitch stories • Research facts and sources' credibility • Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or executive producer Qualifications/Requirements: • Background in journalism and communications with strong writing skills preferred • Solid understanding of social media and analytics • 1-2 years newsroom, digital content producing experience preferred, but not required • Must have a solid grasp of AP Style, the ability to write clearly with sound grammar, and work under deadline pressure • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred • Strong writing skills (broadcast and print style) • Experience with CMS/digital publishing platforms • Experience with broadcast newsroom software such as ENPS • Experience with video editing software (preferably Edius) preferred (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal) |
| App Date | 08/22/2025 |
| Contact | WECT-TV |
| brad.myers@wect.com |
