Newscast Producer

Job Description

Newscast Producer

NEWSCAST PRODUCER (F/T) - WTVG
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WTVG:
WTVG is located in Northwestern Ohio. Our viewers and customers are extremely friendly and down-to-earth. We are a region of proud automotive workers home to several manufacturing plants. We are extremely passionate about our collegiate sports teams, including the Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of Michigan Wolverines, the University of Toledo Rockets, and the Bowling Green University Falcons.
We enjoy all four seasons and the activities that come with each. Nature is always a short distance away, with many surrounding parks and Lake Erie for recreation. The roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Point, is just a short drive from the television station. We have two minor league sports teams. The Toledo Mud Hens have a rich baseball history and loyal following. Not to be outdone are the fans of our hockey team, the Toledo Walleye. We also love our food. There are many outstanding restaurants and local festivals throughout the year.
Since 1948, generations of families have grown up counting on WTVG to be a window to their world on-air and now digitally. Our people, on-air and behind the scenes, are trusted friends and neighbors in the community. There is a culture within our walls that recognizes the responsibility we carry to continue what was started seventy years ago. We take pride in our ratings, our content, our status, and the need to maintain the work ethic that got us to where we are.
There has always been a family atmosphere at WTVG. We care about each other and know that we are stronger as one team than as many individuals. We take our jobs seriously and know that we can be successful and have fun at the same time.
Now let our team tell you why our viewers say ''This Is Home.''
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Job Summary/Description:
WTVG-TV, the number one-rated station in Toledo, Ohio, is looking for a news producer. If you are an up-and-coming newsroom leader looking for a challenging opportunity, then this is the place for you to create, lead and organize content for multiple platforms utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills. We are looking for the best of the best!
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Develop and organize ''Nowcasts'' with urgent writing and showcasing that includes informative graphics, must-see video, and cool studio shots.
- Works closely with news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs
- Responsible for oversight of live broadcast and up-to-the-minute editorial decisions
- Must have strong communication skills in both the newsroom and the control room.
- Experience with ENPS and automated technology is helpful.
- Must be willing to learn and post stories to digital media platforms
- Must have good work ethic, strong people skills, ability to be a team player, and maintain a professional attitude.
Qualification/Requirements:
- Previous producing experience preferred.
- Must know and execute basic computer skills.
- Digital editing experience preferred.
- Candidate must successfully complete the MVR check
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)
WTVG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o11pb2-216-73-216-62-42 in your application.