What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WBTV position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About 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 WBTV:
Job Summary/Description:
Do you love to be creative? Have a passion for all things producing? Can you create and drive content choices while being an impassioned team player with a flair for collaboration? If so, consider joining WBTV as its next news producer!
This position will excel at creating compelling, daily newscasts while collaborating in a team-oriented, creative space. Additional responsibilities include the crafting of linear news broadcasts with a deep understanding of accountability storytelling.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Strong writing and the ability to tell engaging stories through visual mediums are essential.
- A college degree is preferred, but not required.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WBTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media 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.
