What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WWBT 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 45 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 WWBT:
WWBT 12 On Your Side is the Gray-owned NBC-affiliated television station located in Richmond, serving Central Virginia 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 (DMA 56), the capital of Virginia, is located on the incredible James River and offers a wide range of cultural and historical attractions.
Job Summary/Description:
WWBT 12 On Your Side, the #1 news organization in Richmond, VA, seeks a full-time producer for on-air and online. Must have solid news judgment, possess strong leadership skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. Team player with the ability to work in an intense breaking news environment. Must be a strong writer for television and our station website.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- A successful candidate must have solid news judgment, possess strong leadership skills, and be able to excel in a breaking news environment.
- The successful candidate will produce newscasts for TV as well as our digital platforms and social media.
- Must demonstrate leadership skills, work well with others, have a college degree, professional digital and social media experience, and a firm grasp of SEO techniques.
- Work schedule may include days, nights, and weekends.
- Previous experience required.
- Apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Solid news judgment
- Strong leadership skills
- Perform well under pressure in an intense breaking news environment
- Strong writer for TV and digital platforms
- Firm grasp of SEO techniques
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)
WWBT-TV/Gray Media 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.