Lifestyle Producer

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 WLBT:

WLBT is Mississippi's flagship station and the dominant local TV and digital media in Central and Southwest Mississippi. We are an NBC affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson is Mississippi's largest TV market and state capital, offering great museums, several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical Center. With our great weather, Mississippi is about the outdoors. An extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails is available across the metro. And if you love a weekend getaway, Jackson is located within a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas, and Atlanta. If you're a sports fan, we have you covered. We host the PGA with the Sanderson Farms Championship. We have two SWAC schools in our DMA, Jackson State and Alcorn State. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans have an easy drive to NOLA and Memphis. The Jackson metro is the economic hub of Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family.

Job Summary/Description:

WLBT is searching for a Line Producer for our lifestyle shows, highlighting events and unique storytelling here in Mississippi. The Line Producer creates, coordinates, and executes shows on air and online. In this position, you will be responsible for the content and flow of shows and the overall quality of our lifestyle shows. You will lead the charge in the development of our shows to meet a high standard. Strong broadcast writing and time management skills are essential. Familiarity with ENPS and Edius or Premiere Pro is strongly preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Produce shows using ENPS
• Create graphics for lifestyle shows
• Great conversational writing skills
• Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts with excellent use of video and graphics to enhance storytelling
• Communicate with anchors, field crews, reporters, and control room staff
• Pitching local story ideas for the show
• Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations
• Closely working with the sales team and executive producer on sponsored content
• Must have the ability to stay up to date on current events, what's popular, trendy, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Experience with ENPS and Edius or Premiere Pro is strongly preferred
• Graphic design experience is a plus
• Experience producing special reports and breaking news is a plus
• A college degree in journalism, media, or related experience is a plus
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
• Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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)

WLBT-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-gkj9qq-3-142-124-119-42 in your application.