News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

NEWS PRODUCER (ASSO) - WPTA
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.
About WPTA:
WPTA TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality television has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards, and the highest honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Our team produces 41 hours of news each week across our ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming that airs in addition to traditional newscasts. WPTA is part of Gray Television, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.
Job Summary/Description:
WPTA, 21Alive, Fort Wayne's News Leader, is seeking a passionate producer. You'll join a team that is committed to providing viewers with engaging newscasts. The ideal candidate thrives in breaking news situations and understands the importance of First Alert Weather and the impact of 21Investigates. You know how to win the lead and adapt to changes. You'll take your role in the community seriously to work to develop strong contacts and story ideas.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Produce Assigned Newscasts
- Use strong editorial judgment to make decisions quickly
- Develop ways to creatively present and showcase the day's top stories
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Comfortable with a fast-moving pace.
- Strong writing skills
- Strong understanding of digital media
- Four-year college degree
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)
WPTA-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-z39571-18-216-64-93-42 in your application.