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DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - WEEK-TV

Gray Media

East Peoria, ILFull-time$45–50K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–50K/yr
Location
East Peoria, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Gray Media is hiring a DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER - WEEK-TV. Gray Media seeks a Digital Champion to lead, plan, and execute daily digital strategy, covering breaking news and severe weather across web, apps, and social platforms, while proactively sourcing fresh content and acting as a web ambassador in the newsroom.

Key focus areas include Lead, plan, and execute a daily digital strategy including trending stories, Proactively seek out fresh web content, and Act as an aggressive web ambassador in the newsroom.

Important skills include Breaking News Coverage, Severe Weather Coverage, Digital Strategy, Web Content Creation, Leadership, and Team Player.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Breaking News CoverageSevere Weather CoverageDigital StrategyWeb Content CreationLeadershipTeam PlayerCommunicationForward-ThinkingDigital Marketplace AcumenStreaming Marketplace AcumenSocial Marketplace AcumenStrong Writing SkillsNews JudgmentMobile ContentSocial Media Content

Qualifications

College Degree in Journalism or Related FieldPrevious Experience Working on a News Website

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 such markets 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage

  • Health Savings Account with Company contributions

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Employer-paid life and disability benefits

  • Paid parental leave benefits

  • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage

  • Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

  • Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$45,000 - $50,000 (based on experience)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time


Job Summary/Description:  

The person we are looking for is a Digital Champion -- a leader who is ready to win breaking news and severe weather coverage on our powerhouse website, apps, social media, and other platforms.

Responsibilities will be to lead, plan, and execute a daily strategy including trending stories throughout the market. Proactively seek out fresh web content. Be an aggressive web ambassador in the newsroom.

This person will report to the News Director and is expected to lead a high-performing team of Digital Producers responsible for guiding all aspects of our digital and streaming news content. We are seeking a strong, visionary, and accomplished leader who must be a team player with excellent leadership, written and verbal communication skills. Our candidate will be required to be forward-thinking, and highly adept at dealing with the rapidly evolving digital, steaming, and social marketplace.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above 

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Strong writing skills and news judgment with the ability to carry a news story across web, mobile, and social media.
  • A college degree in Journalism or related field is preferred.
  • Previous experience working on a news website is preferred.

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 )

WEEK-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.

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