Executive News Producer

Job Description

Executive News Producer - WTOC

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - (W/DAY - EVENINGS)
- WTOC

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 WTOC:

WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the US by Travel and Leisure. WTOC has been the market leader for 70 years. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 News programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia which was named the third-best city in the US by Travel and Leisure. As Savannah's first TV station, WTOC's community roots run deep. The call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.

Job Summary/Description:

WTOC is looking for an executive producer who will lead our evening newscasts and crew to success daily, understanding that viewers are looking for more at 7 pm and 11 pm than just a recap of the day's stories. For more than 70 years, WTOC has been THE news for coastal Georgia and South Carolina. This role is responsible for overseeing our weekday evening newscasts (6p, 7p, 11p) and our digital news streams.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Work with show producers, directors, field crews, and digital producers for the best showcasing, live shots, and digital collaboration in the market
- Plan effectively to provide more content and elevate production values
- Write, and teach staff to write, in a captivating, relevant, and authentic manner
- Script approval under tight deadlines across all WTOC platforms
- Stay current on both local and national news events
- Assist with the hiring of employees
- Assist management team with planning of future projects, elections, and other special events

Qualifications/Requirements:

Above all else, this position requires curiosity about the world around you. An awareness of the world around you and strong news judgment are crucial.
- Two to three years of producing experience
- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background/industry experience   
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
- Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast
- Aggressively react/respond to breaking news
- Demonstrated ability of good news judgment and journalistic integrity
- Ability to handle legal concerns pertaining to newscast content
- Teach staff to develop content through social media and independent sources
- Qualified candidates will have experience working closely with the digital team to create content on all platforms.
- Must be strong at multi-tasking and attentive to the details but also possess solid people/management skills.
- Must be creative, a great writer, and Can enterprise beyond the news of the day.

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, and station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', please 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)

WTOC-TV/Gray Media Group, Inc. 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-r16m7e-3-135-195-220-42 in your application.