About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 WFSB:

WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We’re Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut’s only LIVE doppler radar, breaking news, traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

The Content Producer assists with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on-air and on the station's digital platforms.

• Gathers meaningful news information from various sources. They also generate story idea, discern credible news tips, schedule news crews, and take in live feeds.
• Responsible for creating content that is aligned with and enhances the station brand.
• Responsible for publishing content on multiple digital platforms, including mobile and online and social networks.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phones, discerning news tips, gathering information and dispensing that information to the newsroom.
• Posting content, including stories, videos and pictures, to the station's digital platforms, while complying with digital publishing standards, including AP Style guidelines and in-house style guidelines.
• Monitors news sources to ensure news is being appropriately covered.
• Interacts with internal and external peers and/or manager to exchange information related to assigned tasks.
• Taking in live feeds and coordinating interviews.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience: One to two years producing or production support experience for a television, cable, or college station.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience using Avid, internet production tools, and iNews a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
• Must possess advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
• Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
• Must be results oriented.
• Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air product. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a creative, fast paced environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
• % Travel Required (Approximate): 10 %

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.