Digital Content Producer - Wkyt

Location:

Lexington, KY

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It owns the nation’s largest portfolio of local television stations and digital assets across 113 markets, reaching approximately 36% of U.S. television households. Gray Media also operates digital agencies, production studios, and a range of video production companies.

WKYT-TV is the CBS and CW affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, serving the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The station produces more than 10.5 hours of news per day and maintains a competitive news environment in Lexington’s #63 market. Our team of award‑winning professionals works in a fast‑paced yet collaborative environment.

WKYT in Lexington is seeking a Digital Content Producer to develop and showcase engaging content across its innovative digital platforms. The role utilizes a dedicated team, live streaming capabilities, drone coverage, and a podcast studio.

• Assist in creating digital content using strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills.
• Collaborate closely with news managers, producers, placement editors, reporters, photographers, weather, and sports departments to determine content needs and delivery methods.
• Enhance and empower content production with graphics, research, and station branding.
• Write clearly for multiple platforms under tight deadlines, demonstrating creativity, strong editorial judgment, and adherence to journalistic ethics and libel laws.
• Lead the creation of original locally‑focused content for WKYT’s digital platforms.
• Maintain engaging content on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms to attract viewers to digital platforms and broadcasts.
• Work Monday through Friday on a 2:30 PM–11:30 PM schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
• Self‑starter with knowledge of and ability to operate state‑of‑the‑art television news equipment and website publishing tools.
• Experience and desire to succeed in a fast‑paced digital news environment.

Interested candidates may apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by clicking "apply now". Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

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