WBNG-TV is hiring : ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER (P / T) - WKYT in Lexington

WKYT-Station-Lexington,KY

2851 Winchester Rd

Lexington, KY 40509, USA

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 43 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.

WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World.

The Lexington DMA (#63) provides a competitive news environment, and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing over 65 hours of news per week. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, and, of course, Keeneland Race Course, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix.

Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same!

WKYT in Lexington, KY, has an opportunity for a part-time associate producer to help innovate and expand the newsroom's digital reach. This position runs the weekend assignment desk and produces a newscast. As indicated, the position requires availability to work Saturdays and Sundays. The position will help create and reshape news content to best fit various digital platforms, including social media, video and graphics, written articles for websites and apps, podcasts, and more.

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

Strong verbal / written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style

Ability to edit video in digital formats

Ability to use software to create and edit graphics

Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people

Strong understanding of journalistic principles

Ability to balance the demands of both long and short-term projects while meeting daily deadlines required

Willingness to work flexible shifts and be on call required

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

WKYT-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.

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