News Producer

Job Description

News Producer - WSFA

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WSFA:

For nearly 70 years, WSFA 12 News has been the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. WSFA 12 News serves a 15-county DMA and is central and south Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online.

Job Summary/Description:

WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, AL, has an immediate opening for a full-time newscast Producer with a passion for local and breaking news to join our award-winning newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness. Our producers are in charge of informative and fast-paced newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Craft a compelling newscast with high production value and a sense of urgency
- Use great writing skills and be a self-starter in putting together a newscast
- Work well with anchors, reporters, newscast TMP, and news managers in managing newscast content
- Participate in daily news meetings and bring story ideas to the table
- Gather accurate information through various sources

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Experience with ENPS for newscast producing and Edius editing is a plus
- Experience producing special reports and breaking news
- A college degree in journalism or related experience is required
- Schedule may include various shifts and newscasts

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)

WSFA/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxmb0z-52-15-211-173-42 in your application.