Executive News Producer

Job Description

Executive News Producer

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WAFF
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WAFF:
WAFF is the dominant station in the Tennessee Valley, both on-air and online. We cover breaking news and weather, all with a heart for the community.
Job Summary/Description:
WAFF is seeking a morning news Executive Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an effective leader able to inspire and coach a team of journalists. The EP will be an aggressive breaking news leader with creative problem-solving abilities. They will be a member of the news management team and will work to develop and execute key newsroom initiatives.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work with producers, directors, reporters, and anchors for the best showcasing, live shots, and quality content in the market.
- Teach staff to write with clear, conversational, and concise writing.
- Work with reporters to plan story ideas ahead, to help build local content.
- Assist the management team with planning of future projects, elections, and other special events. Must be assertive with breaking news and weather coverage.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 3 years of experience as a producer in a top 50 market; or previous Executive Producer experience preferred.
- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background.
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
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)
WAFF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j68zve-18-97-14-89-42 in your application.