DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - KKTV

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$60,000 - $65,000/annually

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the manager's discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About Station KKTV:

Wake up in the most beautiful market in the country where we experience an average of 300 days of sunshine, Colorado Springs! Enjoy the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, snow skiing in the winter, and hiking in the summer. KKTV is the leading CBS broadcast television station in Southern Colorado, delivering news across broadcast, digital, and OTT platforms.

KKTV 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of KKTV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We are involved with local non-profits like Pikes Peak United Way and Care and Share Food Bank, and we sponsor fun events like the annual Christmas parade and balloon festival. We work hard and we also like to have fun together. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even better place to live and work. Come work for one of the best teams in the country in one of the most beautiful places.

Job Summary/Description:

KKTV 11 News is looking for a digital content manager. We're looking for a journalist who is passionate about the digital news landscape and can be one of the on-camera faces of our streaming platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• You must have strong on-camera skills, the ability to think fast on your feet, and the ability to react to breaking news situations.
• Must possess the creativity to conceptualize and anchor content for the station's streaming platforms, including live content, breaking news, streaming shows, and more.
• Be the face of breaking news, including fronting press conferences that the station streams, performing talkbacks with reporters, and more.
• Must be a strong AP-style news writer capable of writing stories about a wide array of topics for the station's website.
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with web publishing systems.
• Must have knowledge of all major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Must have knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and how they impact web traffic.
• Monitor the station's social media platforms and respond to messages from viewers when appropriate.
• Must have knowledge of digital and social analytics.
• Must be comfortable contacting public officials, law enforcement officers, public information officers, and members of the community to gather and confirm information.
• Must be a team player who can work alongside other newsroom employees, including producers, reporters, anchors, photographers, editors, and meteorologists.
• Must be willing to work overtime and holidays when needed, along with the flexibility to cover for other team members when needed.

Qualifications/Responsibilities:

To be successful in this position you must have a high level of digital content management knowledge and experience. Extreme attention to detail and solid news judgment is a must. A successful candidate knows the various news-gathering tools and libel laws.

• College Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a similarly related field.
• 2+ years of digital content experience.
• On-camera experience required
• Photo and video editing skills required
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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)

KKTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Experience

Preferred

• 2 year(s): 2+ years of digital content experience.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism