Digital Content Producer
Digital Content Producer - WTVA, Tupelo
Are you a digital innovator who lives for the "click"? We’re looking for a high-energy, creative
and focused Digital Content Producer to join our team at WTVA in beautiful Northeast
Mississippi. This isn't just a job publishing articles—it’s a chance to own the digital conversation
and shape how our community stays informed across web, mobile, and social platforms. If
you’re a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to make content
move, we want to talk to you.
What You'll Do
Own the feed: Publish urgent, accurate news articles that reach our audience on
WTVA.com and our entire family of mobile and TV apps.
Drive social engagement: Partner with our Digital Content Manager to oversee and
grow our social media presence across Facebook, X, Instagram, and beyond.
Elevate our platforms: Provide daily upkeep and strategic improvements to our digital
platforms, ensuring our user experience is top-tier.
Lead with urgency: Respond quickly to breaking news, sending push alerts and
updating stories in real-time to keep our audience first and best informed.
Package for impact: Use your video and photo editing skills to create compelling visual
elements that make our digital stories stand out.
Collaborate for growth: Work across the newsroom to ensure our best broadcast stories
are optimized for a digital-first audience.
Master the tools: Use everything from basic HTML to Google Sheets to keep our digital
operation running like a well-oiled machine.
What You Bring
The Credentials: A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or
equivalent experience.
Killer Writing Skills: Excellent spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills—you’re the
final line of defense for accuracy and clarity.
Social Media Savvy: Extensive experience navigating and managing social platforms to
drive reach and engagement.
Technical Agility: A basic understanding of HTML coding and proficiency in video and
photo editing software.
Grit and Urgency: You thrive in fast-paced, sometimes stressful environments and aren't
afraid to work overtime when the big story breaks.
Software Fluency: You’re a pro with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs,
Sheets, etc.).
A "Team-First" Attitude: You’re a great newsroom citizen who values collaboration
and has a relentlessly positive attitude.
Why You'll Love It Here
The Location: Live in beautiful Northeast Mississippi with Ole Miss and Mississippi
State in your backyard (the heart of SEC country!). If you're looking for big city vibes,
Memphis, Birmingham, and Nashville are all just a quick road trip away.
Digital-First Culture: At WTVA, we aren't just a TV station; we are a multi-platform
news organization where digital is at the heart of everything we do.
Real Impact: You’ll be the voice of the station for thousands of people who rely on our
apps and social feeds every single day.
Growth Culture: We value coaching and mentorship, giving you the tools to experiment,
innovate, and level up your digital career.
Ready to lead the digital conversation in Northeast Mississippi? Let’s create something
amazing together.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A four-year degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
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)
WTVA-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.