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News Producer

WAFB

Baton Rouge, LA 02-02-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
News Producer - WAFB

NEWS PRODUCER (W/END) - WAFB

About WAFB:

WAFB Channel 9 is the CBS network affiliate located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the 94th market in the country. The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana.
Over the following decades, Channel 9 created the number-one news organization in South Louisiana, covering local, state, and regional news.
Our anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, and marketing team have won numerous awards from the Associated Press, Emmy Suncoast Chapter, Regional and National Edward R. Murrow, and Louisiana's News Channel.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFB-TV is looking for a producer for our weekend evening newscasts as well as three newscasts during the week. The ideal candidate must be able to generate daily story ideas, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a high-energy environment. In this position, you will produce WAFB's weekend evening newscasts and produce three days during the week.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information above

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Good writing skills
* College degree
* Ability to work well under pressure

, 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)

WAFB-TV/Gray Television, 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-rnn185-3-145-18-3-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WAFB

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.