News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WTVM
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WTVM:
WTVM-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953. WTVM continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 4 hours of news each day on WTVM and well as providing news for WXTX, the area's FOX affiliate & WLTZ, the area's NBC affiliate.
Job Summary/Description:
WTVM News Leader 9, in Columbus Georgia, seeks a news producer to join our award-winning news team. The News Producer will work closely with news managers, reporters, photographers, and anchors to create high-quality broadcasts with integrity and facts.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Responsible for the content and overall production of the local newscasts
* Oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with all members of the news team
* Stack the rundown and manage the on-air broadcast from the control room
* Contribute story ideas for the newscast and work closely with reporters to execute those ideas
* Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air
* Field produce stories for the on-air newscast and other news content platforms
* Work cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
* Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
* Must be willing to work in the newsroom
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)
WTVM-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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-rnoq1m-3-15-10-50-42 in your application.