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WILX Digital Executive Producer in Lansing, Michigan

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

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 WILX:

WILX, the highly rated NBC affiliate, located in Lansing Michigan for more than 60 years is on a growth trajectory. WILX currently produces 33 hours of news per week and growing. A market leader in news, digital, and social media WILX News 10 is home to Emmy award-winning reporters, and recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters "Station of the Year" award. WILX is a breaking news and weather station, with a strong emphasis on original, local reporting. Our respected main anchors live here and have made WILX their career home. This includes the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our newsroom leadership is known for developing young journalists. Mid-Michigan (Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable area and a great place to live and work. Lansing is just an hour away from Grand Rapids, downtown Detroit, and a day trip "up north" for some of the most beautiful places in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, wine, craft brew, Broadway shows, Big 10 sports, minor-league baseball, NFL/NBA/NHL games...Michigan has it all!

Job Summary/Description:

We are looking for a Digital Executive Producer to work on the WILX website and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will oversee digital efforts and create content on all digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Creating, managing, and editing text, video, and slideshow content for all of WILX TV's digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps, and social media platforms. • Aggressively pursuing news tips and reporting on breaking news on digital formats, driving viewers across multiple platforms. • Collaborating with the entire newsroom on developing stories and best practices for digital publishing. • Research, propose, and develop new and innovative emerging technology strategies to expand upon and deliver the WILX brand experience. • Analytics reporting when needed. • Collaborate with Creative Services team members to create effective content and to communicate brand. • Must have regular and timely attendance and flexibility for changing operational needs. • Other duties as assigned by the News Director

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