News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WNEM

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 WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with an opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities that help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Description/Summary:

WNEM, a Gray Media TV station, is recruiting for a Producer. This person creates, coordinates, and writes content on a variety of platforms, including broadcast, web, digital, and social media. The Producer displays creativity, aggressiveness, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and team spirit in the pursuit of excellent content for newscasts, online and social platforms. The Producer assists with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on-air and on the station's
digital platforms. This person gathers meaningful news information from various sources, generates story ideas, and checks out credible news tips. Successful candidates will have solid news judgment, a sound grasp of broadcast and online journalism, and a sense of urgency for breaking news.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Write Scripts for a variety of platforms, including broadcast, web, and social media, contribute story ideas, participate in editorial meetings, and collaborate with the news team.
- Previews news material before airing and/or posting to the web.
- Prepares possible interview segments.
- Coordinates breaking news and executes newscasts in the control room.
- Contributes content to web and multi-media efforts.
- Monitors news sources and social media to ensure news is being appropriately covered. Discerning news tips, gathering information and distributing that information to the newsroom, setting up interviews, and answering phones.
- Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements.
- Monitors and works to constantly improve the look and execution of newscasts.
- NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- At least two years working in broadcast media and Social Media.
- Experience using a content management system (CMS) is a plus.
- Strong editorial skills and working knowledge of AP and Broadcast Style are also preferred.

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)

WNEM-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-r1q8je-18-119-112-26-42 in your application.