News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WDTV

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 WDTV:

WDTV (CBS), WVFX (FOX), EVFX (CW), AND EDTV (MeTV) combine to provide local news and weather to North Central West Virginia. We are the largest TV source for local news and entertainment for our 12-county area. WDTV features a recently upgraded news studio and a team dedicated to local news. We pride ourselves on breaking news and weather alerts and digging deep into the issues affecting our communities. We're dedicated to informing the public utilizing television, social media, and the area's only live-streaming newscast. WDTV produces six daily newscasts M - F and four newscasts each weekend. The work-family of WDTV is made up of dedicated, professional, and passionate people who are the backbone of our daily mission.

Job Summary/Description:

WDTV is looking for a full-time producer. The ideal candidate will be able to make the newscast unique and memorable. We want someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, highly competitive work environment. This person must be an excellent writer, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. The ideal candidate develops and enterprises stories daily and communicates well with co-workers and the community. The candidate will also be required to run the assignment desk and post stories to our station's website. The ideal candidate must also be a team player.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Must be able to manage the TV news broadcast, coordinate with the production team, and oversee the order of the news broadcast
- Work with the news team to decide on what stories to produce and report
- Work closely with news anchors to produce and execute clear information and news stories for the viewer
- Contribute story ideas and content on a daily basis as well as special assignments and long-range planning
- Assist other producers as well as fill in on all news broadcasts
- Ability to quickly recognize and organize stories for the upcoming news broadcast
- Review, edit, and approve stories for broadcasts submitted by reporters with speed and accuracy

Qualifications/Requirements:
- To be successful in this position you must have a high level of production knowledge and experience
- Extreme attention to detail and solid news judgment are a must
- A successful candidate has knowledge of the various news-gathering tools and libel laws
- They must understand the importance of writing crisp teases to promote upcoming news broadcasts and stories, as well as create electronic graphics in a professional and timely manner

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)

WDTV-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-rvx36n-13-58-199-41-42 in your application.