What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL CONTENT NEWS PRODUCER - KPHO/KTVK 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 KPHOKTVK:
Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100 hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads. Arizona’s Family Sports is home to the state’s premier sports franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.
Job Summary/Description:
Are you the kind of person who refreshes social feeds before coffee? Who feels the rush of a breaking story and immediately thinks, "How do we tell this better than anyone else?" We're not looking for someone to just post content. We're looking for a digital powerhouse — a sharp, self-driven storyteller ready to own the digital landscape for one of Arizona's most trusted and recognized news brands. At Arizona's Family (KTVK/KPHO), you'll be at the epicenter of our digital operation — crafting fast-paced, high-impact content that reaches and resonates with millions of Arizonans every single day. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, keep reading.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What you’ll do
• Craft Compelling Narratives
• Transform complex breaking stories into clear, concise, and engaging AP-style articles built for today's digital audience — content that informs, captivates, and keeps readers coming back.
• Own Breaking News Delivery
• Write and deploy urgent, high-impact push notifications that cut through the noise and get critical information directly into the hands of our audience — instantly, accurately, and with authority.
• Ignite Social Conversations
• Create scroll-stopping social content — posts, stories, reels, and more — across all major platforms. You'll build community, spark engagement, and drive real interaction with our audience.
• Monitor, Analyze & Adapt
• Stay plugged into trending topics, real-time analytics, and the competitive landscape. Make smart, data-informed decisions on the fly to maximize content performance and audience reach.
• Collaborate Fearlessly
• Partner closely with our newsroom, reporters, and producers to deliver seamless, multi-platform coverage that's both rigorously accurate and genuinely electrifying.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• 1–2 years of experience in a fast-paced digital news environment — you've been in the trenches and thrived
• Exceptional AP-style writing and editing skills — you catch typos at a glance and write headlines that demand a click
• Audience-first mindset — you instinctively know which story belongs on which platform and why
• Sharp editorial judgment — you can analyze a situation, identify the key angle, and make confident decisions in real time
• Unmatched energy and initiative — you bring enthusiasm to every task and take full ownership of your work
• CMS & social media publishing proficiency — you navigate digital backends like a pro
• Grace under pressure — you don't just keep up when news breaks, you excel
• Relentless curiosity — you're always asking "What's next?" and "How can we do this better?"
Why You'll Love It Here
• Front-Row Seat to Breaking News: Be at the heart of Arizona’s digital news operation, making an immediate impact every single day.
• Innovation at its Core: Gray media is constantly evolving – you’ll be empowered to experiment, iterate, and lead new digital strategies.
• True Team Collaboration: Work alongside passionate journalists and digital pros who are committed to excellence and to each other.
• Real, Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly inform and connect with thousands of Arizonans – every day, that matters.
• Room to Grow: We invest in our people, offering clear pathways to expand your skills and advance your career in a dynamic media landscape.
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)
KPHO/KTVK-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.