News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WOWT

About WOWT:

WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news we provide award winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can't be matched, from the World-Famous Henry Doorly Zoo, to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Television seeks a talented Producer who can tell impactful stories and enhance our broadcasts. The Producer will be responsible for selecting, writing, and assembling a blend of stories for broadcast each day. The Employee will work closely with news management in the design and delivery of the content and style of newscasts to make sure we're fulfilling our brand and duty to the public. The ideal candidate will be someone with a sense of service, highly ethical, and able to have a great time doing a tough job.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Selecting, writing and assembling news for broadcast and digital platforms
• Monitoring additional feeds for supplemental material
• Working closely with the news management in the design and delivery of the content and style of individual newscast
• Previous experience as a television producer preferred.
• May include overnight and/or weekend hours

Qualifications/Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in communication, journalism or related field
• Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends and possible overtime hours.
• Must be willing to work in Omaha, NE

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)

WOWT-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-gqenb6-18-205-26-39-42 in your application.