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Full Time Job

Lifestyle Producer

WBTV

Charlotte, NC 12-23-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
About WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the ''most trustworthy source of news and information'' in the area according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatheRate. Being ''On Your Side'' for viewers, clients and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism.

Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.

General Responsibilities:
• Line produce one-hour live lifestyle program daily
• Become immersed in the diverse and lively lifestyle of the Queen City and surrounding areas
• Coordinate and book visual and informative segments not limited to cooking, DIY, entertainment, community, live events, and other topics that empower and educate viewers
• Facilitate daily program editorial meetings and participate in weekly lifestyle team editorial
• Brainstorm and execute unique ways of engaging our audience
• Collaborate with hosts, segment producers, and digital producers on cross-platform content
• Communicate with lifestyle team and other stakeholders to execute a high-quality broadcast
• Some fill-in on other dayparts may be required
• Participation in weekend on-call rotation for newscasts is required

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a line producer required
• Experience producing with multiple live sources
• Excellent writing, showcasing, time management skills required
• Must exhibit an understanding of broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms
• Must include an example of recent work with application

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwejjj-3-135-198-49-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WBTV

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.