Lifestyle Producer

Job Description

Lifestyle 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, 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 and Palmetto Life at PalmettoLifeSC.com

Job Summary/Description:

WCSCNews has a rare opportunity for a Lifestyle Producer to promote our #1 lifestyle show in beautiful Charleston South Carolina. We're ready to welcome a visual storyteller with big ideas who can write, shoot, and produce for all screens.

WCSC is looking for a Producer/Booker for Palmetto Life, the #1 most-watched lifestyle program highlighting food, shopping, activities events, and things to do around the Lowcountry. This live show features a combination of sponsored content, interview segments, studio guests, and pre-produced stories showcasing the very best our community has to offer. The ideal candidate will be skilled at putting together a daily one-hour program that engages and entertains our audience.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Produce 1 hour of daily live lifestyle programming including in-studio, remotes, and packaged content.
• Book guests, maintain show calendar, and create content
• Manage sponsor communication and scheduling
• Greet and manage communication with guests during show preparation and broadcast.
• Work with the lifestyle team, marketing, and sales departments on all sponsored elements of the show.
• Produce engaging social media and digital content.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with a team or independently to produce a variety of creative assets for our broadcast and digital assets.
• Ability to shoot video and edit
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Film/Video, or a related field.
• Video shooting and editing (Adobe Premiere and/or Edius) experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with a team or independently to produce a variety of creative assets for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Must have the ability to stay up to date on local events.
• Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

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-dy6y6k-13-59-73-248-42 in your application.