What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER - WSAZ 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.
Job Summary/Description:
WSAZ is looking for a full-time producer. The ideal candidate will be able to make the newscast unique and memorable on this dominant #1 station. We want someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, highly competitive work environment. This person must be an excellent writer, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. The ideal candidate develops and enterprises stories daily and communicates well with co-workers and the community. The candidate will also be required to coordinate field anchoring opportunities as well as live coverage of special events, run the assignment desk, and post stories to our station's website.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Required to write copy and edit video into newscast and web formats
- Ensure the content of each newscast is clear, concise, and easily understandable by our viewers
- Responsible for determining story lineup and timing for each story or segment of the newscast
- Work with anchors and reporters on story selection, writing, and enterprise pieces.
- Work with the news team and production department for on-air promotion
- Must be able to develop an enterprise compelling stories that interest our viewers
- Present information on wsaz.com immediately and as updates become available.
- Work with the director to determine the best use of graphics and coordination of live shots that will complement the stories included in each newscast.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- BA in Journalism or related field preferred
- Must be able to work flexible days and hours
- Ability to handle moderate to high stress and deadline pressure
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)
WSAZ-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
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
