What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WBRC 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 WBRC:
WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience.
Job Summary/Description:
WBRC 6 News is looking for a creative producer to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills. Our producers have multiple live capabilities to put together informative, fast-paced newscasts.
This position is for our weekend late news. During the week, he/she will fill in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WBRC-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.
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 WBRC:
WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience.
Job Summary/Description:
WBRC 6 News is looking for a creative producer to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills. Our producers have multiple live capabilities to put together informative, fast-paced newscasts.
This position is for our weekend late news. During the week, he/she will fill in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:
- Use editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts.
- Work with reporters and news managers to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
- Use social media to determine the content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
- Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attaching images and streaming video.
- Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
- Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or executive producer.
- Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
- Collaborate with reporters and management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
- Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas.
- Develop and organize newscasts.
- Make time-sensitive decisions.
- Write clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate creativity and strong editorial judgment.
- Follow journalistic and libel laws.
- Edit video for broadcasts and the web.
- The successful applicant's background must include a minimum of one year of experience in a newsroom.
- He/she must be a self-starter with a passion for news.
- He/she must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overnights when needed.
- The position is not for a beginner.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WBRC-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.
