What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - WILX position at Gray Media?
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 WILX:
WILX, the highly rated NBC affiliate, located in Lansing Michigan for more than 60 years is on a growth trajectory. WILX currently produces 33 hours of news per week and growing. A market leader in news, digital, and social media WILX News 10 is home to Emmy award-winning reporters, and recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters “Station of the Year” award. WILX is a breaking news and weather station, with a strong emphasis on original, local reporting. Our respected main anchors live here and have made WILX their career home. This includes the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our newsroom leadership is known for developing young journalists. Mid-Michigan (Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable area and a great place to live and work. Lansing is just an hour away from Grand Rapids, downtown Detroit, and a day trip “up north” for some of the most beautiful places in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, wine, craft brew, Broadway shows, Big 10 sports, minor-league baseball, NFL/NBA/NHL games…Michigan has it all!
Job Summary/Description:
WILX-TV is looking for an Executive Producer. Candidates for this must display superior news judgment and strong editorial, promotional, and communication skills. Candidates should also have a proven track record overseeing breaking news and severe weather coverage on all platforms and understand how to OWN a big story. Must have experience working closely with on-air, production, and technical staff. Must engage in team building and implementing the News Director’s vision. Must be a flexible team player who can think on his/her feet and remain calm during high-pressure situations. The Executive Producer should be able to focus on details while achieving big-picture goals. Must be able to supervise, coach, and motivate staff in a positive manner.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the content of all WILX newscasts and for the direct supervision of the producers and reporting staff to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect, and empower our audiences.
- Manage newsroom and handle breaking news and severe weather situations to empower and grow our audiences.
- Review scripts, and web copy and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling.
- Collaborate with producers on story selection, graphic elements, showcasing, and pace and flow of news shows.
- Critique, instruct, and train all staff in proper writing, coverage, and production of newscasts.
- Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts.
- Ensure that regular work schedules, activities, company rules, and policies are carried out.
- Must be able to produce daily newscasts as needed.
- Motivate staff and encourage “buy-in” for the station’s news brand, news strategies, and action plans.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
- Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
- Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news, and meeting strict deadlines
- Ability to identify problems and provide solutions
- A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
- Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
- Minimum of 3 years producing in a television news environment or equivalent
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)
WILX-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.
Experience
Preferred- 3 year(s): Minimum of 3 years producing in a television news environment or equivalent
Education
Required- High School or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
