What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTENT PRODUCER - LOCAL NEWS LIVE (Gray Media Group) position at Gray Television?
About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.
About Local News LIVE (LNL):
Gray Television’s Washington News Bureau covers live breaking news, politics, and in-depth investigations for Gray TV's 113 television markets. Its regional team works closely with stations, covering issues directly impacting viewers in their markets. The national team reports on domestic and foreign issues affecting the entire country. It often travels with the President as he meets with world leaders overseas. InvestigateTV produces investigations for Gray TV and recently sparked new legislation on Capitol Hill. Local News Live is a 24/7 featuring stories from Gray TV stations.
Job Summary/Description:
Local News Live, Gray Television’s 24/7 news network, is looking for a Content Producer to oversee day-to-day and long-term planning for LNL’s live, daily newscasts and special projects. This position requires monitoring and securing content from Gray’s markets nationwide while maintaining critical relationships with local stations. The Content Producer will also be responsible for running point on booking Gray talent and guests for a range of segments airing on LNL. The ideal candidate will have line-producing experience, a strong editorial mindset to accomplish the channel’s brand and be highly-organized.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Take lead on booking guests and Gray talent for LNL’s live, daily productions including newscasts, segments, and breaking news.
• Produce segments for LNL’s live newscasts and productions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Gray’s local newsrooms, newsmakers, and guests.
• Research prospective guests and provide producers and anchors elements for segments by pre-interviewing guests, gathering elements for a successful on-air segment.
• Prepare background information for anchors and producers on topics and guests.
• Maintain a calendar of news events and studio schedule.
• Work with local station liaisons to gather content from Gray’s newsrooms nationwide.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Minimum two years of experience involved in live, newscast productions
• Must exhibit an understanding of broadcast, digital, and social platforms in a local and national news context
• Must be a self-motivator who demonstrates good news judgment and decision-making
• Maintain a positive attitude and work environment
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
Local News Live/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
