DIGITAL NEWS CONTENT PRODUCER (P/T) - KPTV

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 KPTV:

KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.KPTV FOX 12 is Portland, Oregon's #1 news station and the home of First, Live, Local news, and First Alert Weather. The FOX 12 team produces Portland's top-rated newscasts, local programs, and original live-streaming shows and content. 

Job Summary/Description:

FOX 12 Oregon is looking for an experienced digital content producer to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will be a journalist who creates news content across all digital platforms and thrives under deadline pressure. Strong writing skills are required.  This is a part-time position, which will involve weekend work primarily.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Write and post content, including news stories, videos, and pictures, across all KPTV digital and social platforms.
- Promote content on social media through engaging posts.
- Monitor news sources to develop news content.
- Provide support to television producers.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

- At least two years of experience as a digital news content producer, preferably in a television newsroom.
- In-depth knowledge of digital and social platforms and current trends.
- Experience using a content management system.
- Strong editorial skills.
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references

KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

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, 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.

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