News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WALB

About WALB:

WALB-TV is the dominant #1 news station and award-winning NBC / ABC affiliate in Albany, GA. WALB began broadcasting on April 7th, 1954, becoming the flagship TV station of Gray Television. We service more than 40 counties across South Georgia, including two news bureaus in the cities of Tifton and Valdosta.

Job Summary/Description:

WALB News 10 in Albany, Georgia is looking for a News Producer to join our award-winning news team. The News Producer will work closely with news managers, reporters, photographers, and anchors to create high-quality broadcasts with integrity.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- WALB News Producers are responsible for the content and overall production of the local newscasts.
- They oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with all members of the news team.
- They contribute story ideas for the newscast and work closely with reporters to execute those ideas.
- Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air.
- Work cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Education background in either journalism or communications.
- Must be flexible concerning scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
- Must be willing to work in a newsroom.

Interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, and station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', and 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)

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

Gray Television encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0j796-18-118-32-116-42 in your application.