What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - WALB position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WALB:
WALB-TV is the dominant #1 news station and award-winning NBC / ABC affiliate in Albany, GA. WALB began broadcasting on April 7th, 1954, becoming the flagship TV station of Gray Television. We service more than 40 counties across South Georgia, including two news bureaus in the cities of Tifton and Valdosta.
Job Summary/Description:
WALB News 10 in Albany, Georgia, is looking for a Digital Content Manager to lead our high-performing digital team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Digital Content Producer who's ready to make a jump into leadership. WALB is a digital-first newsroom, and we excel in digital metrics. Don't be fooled by the market size; we consistently rank among the top Gray stations in online video views and engagement. WALB takes pride in a collaborative environment and positive culture, with managers who have open doors, listen, and give constructive feedback. Our employees are well-trained and placed in positions to succeed!
The WALB Digital Content Manager is responsible for content on multiple digital platforms, including web, social media, and livestreaming. This role is not for a beginner - you must know social media algorithms and understand how to adjust strategies to them. You must work closely with newsroom leadership to implement engaging content plans. You must also have great newsroom judgment and understand that, as a manager, you will have a flexible schedule.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Education background in either journalism or communications.
- Must have at least 2 years as a digital producer in a newsroom.
- Previous leadership experience preferred.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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)
WALB-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.