Newscast / Web Producer

Job Description

About WWSB:

Live, work and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful, postcard worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus, while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.

Job Summary/Description:

ABC7 is searching for our next Newscast & Web Producer for our digital first newsroom. To qualify, you must show you have mastered producing basics, and have a demonstrated commitment to story showcasing using targeted layering. Our next producer will embrace the concept of a hungry rundown, aggressively adding ''happening now'' live content and real time social interaction.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Two years newscast producing experience helpful
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate
- An internship in a commercial newsroom
- A degree or intensive course work in communications and/or journalism
- Knowledge of video editing and scripting software
- Experience with web and social platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:
- An internship in a commercial newsroom
- A degree or intensive course work in communications and/or journalism
- Knowledge of video editing and scripting software
- Experience with web and social platforms

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 resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WWSB-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rozem3-3-14-247-147-42 in your application.