What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WGGB 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 WGGB:
2024 Massachusetts Broadcaster's Association Station of the Year Merit, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6, and CBS 3. Our three major networks and digital platforms speak daily to over half of Western Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass's most live programming, including all the major live sporting events.
Job Summary/Description:
The News Producer crafts compelling newscasts and executes them from the control room on a daily basis. This person develops the day-to-day on-air look of their newscast and works together as a team with Anchors, Reporters, and other crew members to help attract the largest available audience.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Produce daily newscast
- Conceptualize newscast rundown
- Collaborate with the Executive Producer, field crews, and assignment desk to determine the content of the newscast
- Write scripts
- Research stories
- Pitch story ideas
- Participate in editorial meetings
- Preview material before air
- Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements
- Incorporate and coordinate breaking news
- Work to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts
- Execute the show from the control room
- Meet all show timing requirements
- May be assigned to produce and report on-air content, including field assignments
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
- Knowledge of TV News producing tools a plus (i.e. iNews, Avid)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and work as a member of a team
- Must be results-oriented
- Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure
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)
WGGB -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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
