Digital News Content Producer - Wrdw​/Wagt

Job Summary

WRDW-WAGT has an opening for a Digital News Content Producer. The Digital News Content Producer drives real-time, multi-platform coverage by gathering, verifying, packaging, and publishing content for web, app, social, and streaming.

• Publish and continuously update breaking news and daily coverage on the web/app with strong headlines, SEO, and clean copy.
• Clip and package video for digital platforms (social, OTT/streaming, web players) with accurate context and strong writing.
• Write push alerts and coordinate urgent coverage across platforms in collaboration with newsroom leadership.
• Monitor scanners, social, UGC, and official sources; verify information and clearly communicate what is confirmed vs. developing.
• Engage audiences thoughtfully: respond to tips, elevate community voices responsibly, and support community connection.
• Produce and edit vertical videos for various digital platforms.
• Maintain digital publishing standards (accuracy, attribution, ethics, legal/standards compliance).
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and photographers to plan coverage, optimize story formats, and execute live/event coverage.
• Train and learn to operate the newsroom streaming live digital desk; be comfortable being live on camera during breaking news.

• Proven ability to verify information and avoid amplification of rumors/misinformation.
• Basic video editing/clipping skills (e.g., Premiere, Cap Cut, ENPS/Edius workflows, or similar) are a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as news requires.

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.

WRDW/WAGT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.