Senior News Producer

Job Description

Senior News Producer

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 WVLT:
WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. We're at the door step of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet maintain a small-town feel.
Job Summary/Description:
The Senior Producer will help craft and elevate newscasts through rundown reviews, script and graphic approvals, and identifying opportunities for showcasing and high-impact storytelling. This person will be responsible for leading the morning team editorial meeting, working with the team to craft compelling and captivating newscasts, and working with the News Director and Assistant News Director to identify and execute opportunities to shape and grow our on-air and digital news strategy.
This person must be a master multi-tasker who is naturally proactive, has the ability to prioritize situations independently, and builds trust within the team. You must be an innovator, who can see the big picture. You are also a stickler for the details and producing error-free work.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A college degree in journalism or a related field, and at least two or more years of newsroom experience.
- At least one year in a leadership role or management position is preferred.
- Title and pay commensurate with experience. There is room to grow with Gray.
- Must have a desire to win, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
- Must be able to work quickly and multi-task under deadline pressure and breaking news.
- Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage.
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)
WVLT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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