DIGITAL CONTENT NEWS PRODUCER - KHNL

About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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.

About KHNL:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. The station is an award-winning station, rich with tradition and a history of earning National and Regional Murrow Awards as well as Emmy Awards and recognition of excellence. HNN's parent company is Gray TV, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. Located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii News Now also provides diverse sub-channels such as Telemundo, Antenna TV, Grit TV, This TV, Escape and Bounce TV. If you love culture, diversity and the aloha spirit, it's all here for you.

Job Summary/Description:  

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 is seeking a part-time Digital Producer. Hawaii News Now is the state's dominant multimedia news organization. This person must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. The successful candidate must be a strong writer who has command of the English language. This includes a "digital first" mindset with a leading presence on Facebook, Twitter, APP Videos, posting to hawaiinewsnow.com as well as Instagram.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- The producer will drive all things digital - working closely with the newsroom team, specifically producers, reporters and anchors.
- Qualified applicants will have experience generating written news content using AP Style for digital platforms.
- Experience with video editing, Photoshop, and social media is strongly preferred, as is a comfort with technical requirements such as setting up video livestreams and other back-end systems.
- We're looking for an enthusiastic producer with strong news judgment and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once without much supervision.
- Candidates must be able to execute and maintain news strategies and goals to provide competitive, 24/7 local digital content coverage for our news consumers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- The successful applicant will be part of an 8-person digital specific team and must have at least one year of experience working with digital and social media for a news organization
- Need to be extremely well-versed in news writing, using a content management system, and the mechanics of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
- Candidates must be a great communicator, great working with people, organized, and have excellent writing skills.
- College degree required – Journalism/English degrees are preferred.
- Must have a valid driver license.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television 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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.