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Investigative / Special Projects Producer

Gray Television

Charleston, SC 09-25-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
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 WCSC:

Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T+L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene, high-tech growth, and hot real estate make Charleston one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes, and Volvo and the world-class medical community continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news, weather, and investigative journalism and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at Live5News.com

Job Summary/Description:

Live 5 News is looking for an investigative/ special projects producer to help with our award-winning investigative team. We are looking for a strong journalist with an investigative background. This position will be someone who researches, and field produces investigative stories & specials. They will work with management, reporters, and anchors to develop and provide high-quality content for targeted specialized reports as well as our daily newscasts.

Duties/Responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
* Conceptualizing & scheduling targeted special reports
* Making & tracking FOIA requests
* Producing specials, podcasts, and OTT segments as needed
* Some photography as needed for investigative stories

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Ideal candidate should have at least 2 years experience as a producer, MMJ, or Online journalist.
* The successful applicant's background must include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
* You MUST provide a link to your resume reel as well as be prepared to discuss your past investigative work.

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)

WCSC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r164qv-18-117-101-7-42 in your application.

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Company Profile
Gray Television

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.