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Investigative / Special Projects Producer

WCSC

Charleston, SC 12-28-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Investigative / Special Projects Producer - WCSC

About WCSC:

Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T+L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene, high-tech growth and hot real estate makes Charleston one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes and Volvo and the world-class medical community continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news, weather and investigative journalism and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at Live5News.com

Job Summary/Description:

Live 5 News is looking for an investigative/ special projects producer to help with our award winning investigative team. We are looking for a strong journalist with an investigative background. This position will be someone who researches and field produces investigative stories & specials. They will work with management, reporters and anchors to develop and provide high quality content for targeted specialized reports as well as our daily newscasts. This position will also help handle our award entries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
* Conceptualizing & scheduling targeted special reports
* Making & tracking FOIA requests
* Producing specials, podcasts, OTT segments as needed
* Field producing large events as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Ideal candidate should have at least 2 years experience as a producer, MMJ or Online journalist. The successful applicant's background must include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field. You MUST provide a link to your resume reel as well as be prepared to discuss your past investigative work.
*** A valid driver's license and good driving record is required ***

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 along with cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkqnep-3-133-149-168-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WCSC

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.