Digital News Content Producer - Wrdw/Wagt

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WRDW/WAGT:

WRDW-WAGT leads the area in award-winning journalism and innovation. We focus on accountability and impact, not just headlines. We value service journalism that helps viewers. We are located in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility in Augusta, Georgia. Augusta is a growing, livable city with a strong sense of community and a steady mix of growth and tradition. Beyond our station walls, you'll find the Savannah River, canal trails, and parks that support an active lifestyle year-round. Enjoy a lower cost of living with plenty of places to explore.

Job Summary/Description:  

WRDW-WAGT has an opening for a Digital News Content Producer. The Digital News Content Producer drives real-time, multi-platform coverage by gathering, verifying, packaging, and publishing content for web, app, social, and streaming.

Duties/responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

What You'll Do:

- Publish and continuously update breaking news and daily coverage on the web/app with strong headlines, SEO, and clean copy.
- Clip and package video for digital platforms (social, OTT/streaming, web players) with accurate context and strong writing.
- Write push alerts and coordinate urgent coverage across platforms in collaboration with newsroom leadership.
- Monitor scanners, social, UGC, and official sources; verify information and clearly communicate what’s confirmed vs. developing.
- Engage audiences thoughtfully: respond to tips, elevate community voices responsibly, and support community connection.
- Produce and edit vertical videos for various digital platforms.
- Maintain digital publishing standards (accuracy, attribution, ethics, legal/standards compliance).
- Collaborate with producers/reporters/photographers to plan coverage, optimize story formats, and execute live/event coverage.
- Train and learn to operate the newsroom streaming live digital desk. An ideal candidate will be comfortable being live on camera, presenting scripted and especially unscripted information during breaking news.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What We’re Looking For:

- Proven ability to verify information and avoid amplification of rumors/misinformation.
- Basic video editing/clipping skills (e.g., Premiere, CapCut, ENPS/Edius workflows, or similar) are a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends/holidays as news requires.

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)

WRDW/WAGT-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.