What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (PRIM.) - WVIR position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 WVIR:
WVIR-TV is the dominant television station in the desirable Charlottesville market. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district.
Job Summary/Description:
WVIR-TV in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia is looking for a multi-skilled producer for our News Team. This opportunity will have you producing shows, and fronting stories during those newscasts on the highest-rated newscasts in the market. 29News is the most award-winning TV news operation in the state and plays much bigger than our market size. We’re looking to hire smart, hard-working, team players.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Create and showcase on-air content utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills
• Work closely with news managers, anchors, and weather departments in determining content needs and how to most effectively deliver on those needs
• Writing clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines demonstrating creativity and strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Create significant, original, locally-focused stories for WVIR's digital platforms
Qualifications/Requirements:
• The successful applicant's background must include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
• Must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing
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)
WVIR-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
