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About Gray Television: Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in more than 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 86 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. 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 KCRG: KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with bureaus in Dubuque and Iowa City, covering all of Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to investigative journalism, being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 5 hours of newscasts everyday, as well as support a robust website and the largest social media audience in the market. To learn more, visit: http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/?article=402732866&disable=ads Job Summary: KCRG-TV9, the top rated news station in Eastern Iowa, is seeking a Digital News Producer to lead the newsroom's coverage on the web, social media and emerging platforms. KCRG is already positioned as the market leader with the most web traffic and largest and most engaged social media audience in the market. This position is expected to take ownership of those platforms and maintain and grow that reputation with the goal of promoting the brand and growing our audience traffic and reach. The position will be expected to gather and write content for the website, manage and respond to viewers via social media channels, create images and videos to present news content targeted to each digital channel, coach reporters and producers in best practices for digital content and coordinate special station promotions or sales initiatives directed towards digital platforms. This position requires creativity, a competitive drive, strong journalistic skills and expertise in digital and social media best practices. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: -Find, write and edit content for website and social media -Create engaging web and social media content -Responding and engaging with viewers on social media -Ensure digital platforms reflect and support station brand and goals -Coach reporters and producers in best practices to support station digital efforts -Seek out innovative new ways to share information on digital platforms -Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

-Previous newsroom experience preferred. -A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Content or a related field experience -Must pass a pre-employment drug screen ◘ Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters (KCRG-TV) and attach resume

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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 Television’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. GRAY TELEVISION, INC. PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.