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News Producer

WWBT

Richmond, VA 10-19-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WWBT

About WWBT:

WWBT NBC12 is the Gray-owned NBC-affiliated television station located in Richmond, VA serving Central VA and beyond, embodying excellence, innovation, and community commitment. We fulfill our ''On Your Side'' brand promise through quality news, programming, and information across all media platforms. Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is located on the incredible James River and offers a wide range of cultural and historical attractions. The city and surrounding areas are steeped in American history. Richmond is located two hours from beautiful beaches to the east, and about the same distance in the opposite direction to the colorful Appalachian Mountains.

Job Summary/Description:

WWBT seeks a full-time producer to join Richmond's number-one news team. Successful candidate must have solid news judgment, possess strong leadership skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. We are not looking for a show stacker. Instead, the ideal candidate must be able to create compelling, research-driven content that is clear, concise, and relatable to our audience on all platforms. Candidate must be a team player with the ability to work in an intense breaking news environment and willing to blow a show-up minutes before air. On-the-spot problem-solving is a must for this job. Candidate must be a strong writer for television and our station website.

Please note - primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2 years experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Work well under pressure
- Strong writer

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)

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjy1ob-18-118-187-83-42 in your application.

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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.