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 WNDU:
For more than 70 years, WNDU - the NBC Affiliate based on the University of Notre Dame campus, has been a trusted source for local news and community service. We produce over 36 hours of live news each week and continue to expand our coverage. Our team is committed to the highest standards in news, entertainment, informational, and public service programming. If you are looking to grow your career in a thriving newsroom and enjoy genuinely affordable living, explore our openings - we want to meet you.
Job Summary/Description:
The Digital Anchor and Producer is a dynamic and innovative storyteller responsible for creating engaging news content across various digital platforms. The role combines on-air anchoring skills with strong producing abilities to deliver timely, relevant, and compelling stories to our online/streaming audience. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, proficient in digital content creation, and passionate about connecting with viewers in the digital space.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Digital Anchoring:
- Anchor and present news updates, breaking news, and special reports specifically for digital platforms: website, social media, streaming services.
- Conduct live interviews and discussions for digital audiences.
- Engage with the online community through comments, Q and A sessions, and interactive content.
• Digital Producing:
- Research, write, and produce original news content tailored for digital consumption, including articles, social media posts, videos, and interactive graphics.
- Identify trending topics and develop creative ways to present them to a digital audience.
- Edit video and audio packages for digital platforms, ensuring high quality and adherence to brand standards.
- Manage content calendars and publishing schedules for various digital channels.
- Collaborate with reporters, photographers, and others to repurpose broadcast content for digital and vice versa.
- Monitor analytics and audience engagement to inform content strategy and optimize performance.
- Ensure all digital content is accurate, fair, and adheres to journalistic ethics and legal standards.
• Content Strategy and Innovation:
- Stay abreast of the latest digital trends, tools, and best practices in news delivery.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for major news events and ongoing coverage.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong college-level training in digital news production, with demonstrable on-camera experience.
- Proven ability to write, produce, and edit compelling digital content under deadline pressure.
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, ENPS Edius) and content management systems.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, analytics, and audience engagement strategies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environment.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as news cycles demand.
• Preferred Skills:
- A working knowledge of live streaming technologies.
- Familiarity with SEQ best practices for news content.
- Knowledge of Michiana and community issues.
*** A motor vehicle record check is required. WNDU-TV is a drug-free workplace and participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify Program. ***
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)
WNDU-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.
