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 WVUE:
WVUE is the FOX affiliate in New Orleans, LA., the nation's 50th largest market (Nielsen 2019.) FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism.
Job Summary/Description:
WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana is seeking an evening news Executive Producer to join our award-winning team. The ideal candidate will be an effective leader able to inspire and coach a team of journalists. The EP will be an aggressive breaking news leader with creative problem-solving abilities. They will be a member of the news management team and will work to develop and execute key newsroom initiatives.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Work with show producers, directors, field crews, and digital producers for the best showcasing, live shots, and digital collaboration in the market
- Plan effectively to provide more content and elevate production values
- Write, and teach staff to write, in a captivating, relevant, and authentic manner
- Gather data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events
- Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned. Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms
- Script approval under tight deadlines across all WVUE platforms
- Stay current on both local and national news events
- Assist with the hiring of employees
- Work cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
- The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVUE employees and external organizations
- Assist management team with planning of future projects, elections, and other special events
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Strong newsroom leader with a creative vision
- 3 years of experience as a producer in a top 50 market; previous Executive Producer experience preferred
- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
- Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA
- Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast
- Aggressively react/respond to breaking news
- Demonstrated ability of good news judgment and journalistic integrity
- Ability to handle legal concerns pertaining to newscast content
- Teach staff to develop content through social media and independent sources
- Coach and inspire on-air talent
- Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth
- Understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented
- Understanding of non-linear editing and the ability to learn Edius as well as new systems as they are implemented
- Act as a team player while displaying an ability to handle a variety of tasks, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, stressful environment
- Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management
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 )
WVUE-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.