Newscast Producer - Local News Live

Job Description

NEWSCAST PRODUCER (W/END) - LOCAL NEWS LIVE

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.

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:

$70,000 - $75,000/annually

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About Local News LIVE (LNL):

Local News Live is Gray Media's 24/7 live-streaming news network. LNL covers the day's top stories, breaking news, and weather with our most powerful resource: local journalists and meteorologists from Gray's 113 local newsrooms. Our newscasts stream on Gray's digital platforms and various markets across the country. Local News Live allows viewers to watch stories from across the country on one platform.

Job Summary/Description:

Local News Live is seeking a newscast producer to join its team. This position requires newsroom and live control room experience, as well as the ability to navigate news sources in real time. The ideal candidate has a passion for producing engaging, compelling newscasts including breaking news and live events. This position is based in Washington, DC.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Work with newsroom leadership and anchors to create strong, well-paced newscasts
• Responsible for the content and overall production of the newscast.
• Responds quickly, aggressively, and responsibly to cover breaking news and getting information on the air
• Using strong editorial judgment to determine content
• Write clear, concise, and conversational scripts
• Coordinate with local stations to gather and distribute content
• Use creative production techniques, such as graphics and new forms of media, to enhance stories and overall newscast production
• Research national and regional news events in the Gray Media footprint to determine news coverage of the day
• Ensure newscast content is posted on digital platforms
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• BS/BA in journalism or communications
• At least two years of experience in television news
• Ability to produce compelling, live programming
• Knowledge of local news and newscast production
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with ENPS, BitCentral, and digital content management systems
• Excellent time management skills
• Schedule flexibility

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)

Local News Live/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-g6mzkn-3-145-34-42-42 in your application.