Broadcast/ Digital Producer

Job Description

Broadcast/ Digital Producer - WCSC

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, the beaches, high-tech growth, and the hot real estate market make Charleston one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes, 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. WCSC Live 5 has 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 a Broadcast News Producer/Digital Content Producer. We are looking for a journalist who is passionate about sharing content on air and online. As a broadcast producer, our next coworker will help produce our Emmy-winning morning newscast for part of their work week. They will write & booth a morning newscast. We need someone who is a great writer and has solid news judgment. For at least 2 days of their work week, they will write content for Live5News.com as well as post content on social media.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Producing weekday morning newscasts
• Write, edit & attach video to stories on Live5News.com on weekends
• Ability to fill in on other shifts as needed
• Writing original content for Live5News.com
• Managing the station's social media
• Enterprising content for the Live 5 Alert Desk
• Shooting, editing & writing scripts for broadcast & web

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must be a strong writer and copy editor with excellent editorial judgment, time management, and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize quickly.
• Must have a basic working knowledge of web design and maintenance.
• Experience with writing in AP style is preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as the ability to quickly learn software applications used in the newsroom.
• Knowledge of entry-level video editing software is a plus.

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-d2j597-3-15-142-252-42 in your application.