News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVLT

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 WLVT:

At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is home to the competitive 60th-largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet in a city that retains a small-town feel.

Job Summary/Description:

The News Producer will produce several newscasts and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the newscasts including stacking the rundown, writing copy for stories, ordering graphics to fit stories, coordinating live shots with directors, and directing production staff, reporters & photographers.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Prioritizes, organizes, supervises, and produces newscasts following the station brand and goals
* Responsible for writing clearly, concisely, and very conversationally
* Must maintain a working knowledge of current events, community issues, and contacts
* Must come to morning/afternoon meetings with enterprise story ideas each day
* Accurate video editing with an eye for visual elements and graphics that makes stories understandable to the viewer
* Responsible for developing original story ideas for daily newscasts
* Special emphasis on working with anchors and reporters on story treatment and being able to accurately gather information for news stories under deadline pressure
* Acts as a leader in facilitating teamwork of staff members working on daily newscasts
* Able to accurately and calmly handle the decision-making process, especially in the control room
* Must possess excellent communication and organizational abilities, including working with News Managers to ensure story accuracy and to determine the best presentation of reports
* Responsible for writing and posting stories and videos to the station's digital platforms
* Ability to train new Producers in the same role
* Regular produce News documentaries, cut-ins, and other special programs, as assigned
* Participate in editorial meetings and make decisions on same day and next day content

Qualifications/Requirements:
* A college degree in journalism or a related field required
* Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable
* Imitative and attention to detail is required
* Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
* Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
* Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
* Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
* Ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required
* Computer knowledge including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and Internet use
* Produce newscasts including stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers
* Must be able to edit video and audio (knowledge of Grass Valley Edius is a plus)
* Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

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)

WVLT-TV/Gray Media, 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-r08zne-3-139-86-74-42 in your application.