What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WEEK-TV 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 WEEK-TV:
WEEK-TV is an award-winning station that leads the community in local news coverage and community involvement. It operates a number of TV stations in the Peoria, IL television market including WEEK 25 (NBC), Heart of Illinois ABC, and Peoria-Bloomington's CW.
Job Summary/Description:
The ideal candidate will manage the newscast timing, flow, and pace for our daily morning newscast. Keeps up with assignments, breaking news, and wires to make sure the newscast provides the viewer with the best information.
Responsibilities will be to communicate with MMJ's, Assignment Manager and Assistant News Director to create a fast paced, smoothly sequenced, and fact based newscast daily.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
Some newscast-producing experience, such as at a college level, is required. This is a great opportunity for a college student about to transition into their first full-time journalism job with an opportunity for growth and advancement.
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)
WEEK-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.
Education
Required- High School or better
