News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WEEK
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
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:
$18.91 - $20.36/hr. (DOE)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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About WEEK:
Located in East Peoria, Illinois WEEK-NBC serves the Peoria /Bloomington and central Illinois region. As a legacy number-one station in the market WEEK has been transmitting for more than 65 years. WEEK-TV transitioned to a Gray Media Inc. station on August 2, 2021.
Job Summary/Description:
The best candidate will know how to create a great flow, quick pace, and well-written newscast. We're looking for a producer who knows the difference between stacking a show and creating a memorable newscast that meets our audience's needs.
Gathering information and stories from team members, feeds, sister stations, and networks throughout the day. Collaborating with news management to select and prioritize content within rundowns. Adding stories and elements that will make the newscast more attractive for viewers.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Some newscast-producing experience, such as at a college level, is required.
- This is a great opportunity for a college student about to transition into their first full-time journalism job with an opportunity for growth and advancement.
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)
WEEK-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.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qk3m86-18-191-223-195-42 in your application.