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News Producer

WXIX

Cincinnati, OH 09-27-2024
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WXIX

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 WXIX:

WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation's 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that's ''Always Local, Always Now,'' produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and the market's #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description:

WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, has an immediate opening for a News Producer. We are looking for a talented and creative news producer who knows how to win in a very competitive news market.

Love news, but want a little more work/life balance? WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, has an immediate opening for a full-time News Producer, but with an extra day off, every week! We are looking for a talented and creative news producer who knows how to win in a very competitive news market. The successful candidate must be a strong writer with excellent time management skills and attention to detail. You must be able to work well in high-pressure situations and thrive on breaking news coverage. This is not a show-stacking job, you must have a flare for showcasing.

The successful candidate must be creative and have the ability to present today's news in a unique and interesting manner that lives our NOW brand. You must be skilled in the use of social media and how it translates to driving viewers to the television screen. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in producing daily newscasts for a major network affiliate in a medium to large market. This is not an entry-level job.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Prefer 2 years of producing experience
- Strong writer
- Excellent time management
- Attention to detail
- Skilled in social media

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)

WXIX-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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbk0p6-35-170-81-33-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WXIX

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.