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 43 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 WANF:

Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #7 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description:

The social media producer will create and repurpose content for digital and social platforms to maximize social engagement and gain new audiences. The ideal candidate has a track record of successfully engaging social audiences and converting users across digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Collaborate with the Director of Digital Content and the Digital Marketing Manager to develop and execute a social media strategy
- Be informed of the latest social media trends, algorithms, and other factors that may impact social performance and update best practices
- Edit platform-appropriate videos from existing ANF content to maximize reach and gain new audiences
- Monitor social accounts for story ideas
- Develop the social voice for the newsroom
- Collaborate with and coach on-air talent in the development of social media presence
- Regularly review metrics and adjust strategies accordingly
- Quickly adapt to breaking news situations and ensure the social audience is informed

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field required
- Experience in a broadcast newsroom preferred
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a digital social media editor or content producer
- Strong verbal, written communication skills
- Knowledge of AP-style
- Ability to edit video in digital formats
- Ability to create and edit graphics
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time; manage long-term projects while meeting daily deadlines
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Strong understanding of journalistic principles and standard practices

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)

WANF-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.