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:
Salary/Wage:
$48,000 - $53,000/yr. (depending on experience)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (9:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Description:
WGEM is seeking a Digital Content Manager to lead day-to-day digital publishing across web, social, smartphone apps, and Smart TV apps. Reporting to the Digital News Director, you’ll manage people and platforms to drive fast, accurate, digital execution; consistent standards; and measurable growth in reach and engagement.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drive breaking-news execution: rapid updates, Digital News Desk breakings, push alerts, and live coverage.
- Lead day-to-day digital publishing: assign, prioritize, and publish across web, social, and apps.
- Train and coach digital staff on workflows, publishing standards, and best practices.
- Use analytics to track performance: optimize placement and report weekly wins/lessons learned.
- Champion digital-first storytelling (short-form vertical video, interactive/visual stories, platform-specific content).
- Partner with reporters/producers and marketing/promotions to align coverage and station initiatives.
- Write and publish news coverage across all WGEM digital platforms as needed.
- Source and verify user-generated content; produce enterprise/innovative formats (interactive maps, infographics, special streams/CTV programming).
- Grow CTV/streaming through a strategy for live and on-demand content.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2+ years in digital journalism/producing or newsroom content leadership.
- Proven ability to lead a team and run day-to-day publishing operations.
- Strong writing/editing and coaching skills.
- Fluency with major social platforms, SEO, and audience-growth best 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)
WGEM-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.
