News Producer/ MMJ

Job Description

News Producer/ MMJ - WMTV

NEWS PRODUCER/ REPORTER-MMJ (W/END) - WMTV

About WMTV:

At WMTV, we work hard and take pride in getting it right. Our team was recently honored with as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association ''News Operation of the Year'' for four straight years (for coverage airing in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022). We were also a finalist for the NAB Leadership Foundation's 2021 and 2022 Service to America Award, and our equally proud of our Regional Edward R. Murrow and Emmy awards. We work hard and take pride in getting it right!

Job Summary/Description:

WMTV, the NBC-affiliate in Madison, Wis., has an immediate opening on our #1 rated and award-winning news team. The top candidate will be uniquely qualified to produce our weekend evening newscasts and report three weekdays as an MMJ.
Our Weekend Producer/MMJ is a high-impact, high-profile position that requires initiative, creativity and leadership. The person we hire must be a natural and dynamic storyteller, who knows how to find the story behind the press releases. NBC15 is a multi-platform organization and qualified candidates will excel in traditional television storytelling, as well as digital innovation. Applicants must have the desire to win, take initiative, and have the ability to reflect on their work and apply feedback. The ideal candidate will also possess versatility, speed, and accuracy when it comes to gathering and verifying facts, shooting and editing video, and writing. You must be organized and have exceptional reporting skills and live delivery, news judgment and ethics.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Work with a sense of immediacy independently and as a team. It is our culture.
• Develop sources within the community to gain unique, ''Only On'' insight and reports on timely, important and impactful issues. If you wait for the news to come to you, this is not the job for you. You are expected to find the impactful stories behind press releases and confirm news tips as they come into the newsroom.
• Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms as new information is learned and throughout your assigned shift. This includes copy for NBC15.com, social media, our news app, OTT and within our television newscasts.
• Execute a daily digital plan tailored to your daily assignments and long-term projects. This includes identifying opportunities for live streaming on our website and Facebook, and getting breaking news, live and user-generated content to our News Now Desk.
• Ensure story selection and placement fits newsroom standards for vision and growth.
• Understand our DMA, key target audiences, and where they live.
• Mentor, guide, and give storytelling and producing feedback to new hires.
• The person we hire will be an innovator. You are willing to evolve and try new things. The way we've always done things, no longer cuts it.
• Have the desire to win and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
• There is an opportunity for the right candidate to grow into anchoring and to back-up our veteran team when they are on vacation.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum two years of newsroom experience, preferred. A college degree in journalism or related field.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience in investigative and data-driven journalism.
• Must have an established and responsible presence on digital platforms, including station website, social media, and OTT.
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
• Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly, make deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during breaking news.
• Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage.
• Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content. We do have photographers to partner with on appropriate assignments.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Qualified, 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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d54q13-18-188-149-194-42 in your application.