Job Summary / Description :
WOIO-WUAB TV (Gray Media Cleveland), is looking for an experienced journalist to join our Digital Content Producer / Assignment Desk Team.
Duties / Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following :
- This team member will have strong news judgment with skills in leadership and organization.
- A successful candidate will be responsible for writing / producing compelling and visually appealing content for digital and on-air platforms.
- This person must be a strong, punchy writer with impeccable news judgment.
- Candidate must understand the importance and the process of a quick digital response to breaking news stories and corresponding strategies with social media and SEO.
- Candidate will perform Assignment Desk duties such as monitoring news wires / police radios, maintaining phone lists of sources, and tracking upcoming events.
- This team member will generate / provide story ideas, research as necessary, and direct videographers and / or reporters in newsgathering, with an emphasis on urgency, immediacy, breaking news, and weather.
Qualifications / Requirements :
- Strong verbal / written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style required.
- Bilingual journalism skills are a plus.
- College degree in journalism or related field preferred.
- Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people.
- Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, shifting schedules, and shifting from one platform to another.
- Other duties as assigned by news management.
- Qualified applicants, apply online (Gray Careers) and attach your resume and link to your work.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references
Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )
WOIO / WUAB-TV / Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
30+ days ago