Piece Rate Content Writer Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

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 of such markets that were 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 and 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:
$18.00 - $19.00/hr. (dependent on experience)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary/Description:
WAND News in Decatur, IL, has an immediate opening for a Digital Content Producer. Help deliver high-quality journalism and storytelling to a variety of digital platforms. You must be a strong, independent worker, creative, motivated, and have mastery of proper grammar and spelling.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work quickly and efficiently to post news content to digital platforms
- Create vertical videos and other content
- Manage social media accounts
- Clip and assign newscast content
- Answer phones and emails from viewers
- Write engaging headlines and social media summaries
- Write and update web stories
- Send breaking news, weather, and live stream alerts
- Assist the newsroom in breaking news and content gathering
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of AP Style
- Excellent news and storytelling judgment
- Web publishing experience
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- 1-year of newsroom experience or creating digital content in written and video form
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)
WAND-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 at every location where 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 Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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