News / Lifestyle Producer

Job Description

News / Lifestyle Producer - WALA

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 WALA:

WALA FOX10 News is a local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Gulf Coast. Located in Mobile, AL. WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state of Alabama. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture and is committed to the community.

Job Summary/Description:

WALA Fox 10News is looking for a dynamic producer to join its award-winning news and lifestyle team. The successful candidate must have a great attitude and desire to create memorable shows. We are seeking someone to produce a newscast or lifestyle content. This may include Studio 10, our morning lifestyle show that highlights people, places, and events across the Gulf Coast.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- For lifestyle content- schedule interesting and informative interviews and on-location shoots.
- Stack daily shows with feature stories of the day, along with live and recorded segments.
- Integrate sponsored and non-sponsored content to create entertaining and informational shows.
- For newscasts- use editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts.
- Write clear, concise, and accurate scripts for news stories.
- Work with reporters, anchors, news managers, and assignment editors to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
- Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
- Make time-sensitive decisions and facilitate breaking news.
- Oversee live broadcasts from the control room.
- Post content to the station's website.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:
- Strong writer who values accuracy
- Highly organized
- Creative ideas

Strong self-motivation
- Adaptable- able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Commitment to follow journalistic and libel laws

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Candidate should have a college degree in journalism or related field.
- Prior experience working in a newsroom is a plus.
- Knowledge of ENPS newsroom system is a plus.
- The position requires you to have a flexible schedule and fill in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.

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)

WALA-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-gpz259-18-191-236-98-42 in your application.