DIGITAL MEDIA EDITOR/PRODUCER - KTIV

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The company serves 117 full-power television markets, reaching approximately 37% of US television households. Its portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated station. Gray Media also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KTIV News 4 is the #1 station in Sioux City, Iowa, and the local leader in news coverage across broadcast, digital, and mobile platforms. Known as "Siouxland's News Source," KTIV delivers comprehensive news content to its audience.

About the Role

This position involves producing news content for both digital and on-air platforms. Responsibilities include acquiring and creating content tailored for broadcast and digital audiences, with a focus on fast-paced, deadline-driven storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit, and publish compelling video for digital and broadcast platforms, including same-day stories under tight deadlines.
• Write and produce digital-first story packages, including headlines, captions, web copy, and social copy optimized for engagement and accuracy.
• Cover breaking news in the field and in-house; coordinate with producers and reporters to ensure cohesive storytelling across TV, web, app, and social/OTT platforms.
• Maintain high journalistic standards, including fact-checking, attribution, and adherence to Gray/KTIV editorial and AI-use guidelines.
• Manage and troubleshoot equipment (cameras, microphones, lighting) and maintain organized media workflows and file naming conventions.
• Track content performance (views, retention, shares) and use data to refine future content and story selection.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience creating video content in a newsroom, sports, or digital media environment (editing-heavy roles are a plus).
• Proficiency with video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and strong fundamentals in shooting, lighting, and audio.
• Excellent news judgment and ability to write clear, conversational copy for digital audiences.
• Comfortable publishing to CMS and social platforms in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (nights, weekends, and holidays as needed).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift and carry typical field gear.
• Team-first attitude, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn new workflows and platforms.

Experience producing content for on-air newscasts is beneficial.