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News Producer

Gray Television

Richmond, VA 07-12-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
News Producer - WWBT

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WWBT

About WWBT:

WWBT NBC12, is the Gray-owned NBC-affiliated television station located in Richmond, serving Central Virginia and beyond; embodying excellence, innovation, and community commitment. We fulfill our ''On Your Side'' brand promise through quality news, programming, and information across all media platforms. Richmond (DMA 56), the capital of Virginia, is located on the incredible James River and offers a wide range of cultural and historical attractions.

Job Summary/Description:

WWBT seeks a full-time producer to join Richmond's number one news team. Successful candidate must have solid news judgement, possess strong leadership skills and be able to perform well under pressure. We are not looking for a show stacker. Instead, the ideal candidate must be able to create compelling, research driven content that is clear, concise and relatable to our audience on all platforms. Candidate must be a team player with the ability to work in an intense breaking news environment and willing to blow a show up minutes before air. On the spot problem solving is a must for this job. Candidate must be a strong writer for television and our station website. Team player and ability to work in an intense breaking news environment. Must be a strong writer for television and our station website, possess strong leadership skills and be able to perform well under pressure.
*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Solid news judgement
- Strong leadership skills
- Perform well under pressure in an intense breaking news environment
- Strong writer for television

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation'

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjwxew-3-21-100-34-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Gray Television

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.