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Newscast Producer/ Media Producer

Publication or Company  WAVY-TV 10 / WVBT FOX 43
Industry  TV/Cable
Benefits 401K/403B, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location Portsmouth, VA
Job Requirements WAVY-TV 10 / WVBT FOX 43 is searching for a dynamic NEWS PRODUCER who wants to tell compelling stories, dominate breaking news and severe weather coverage, and promote the values of journalism on air, online and to social media.

We are looking for someone who has strong news judgment, is passionate about journalism, and has proven ability to work within an award-winning team. This producer will be a major part of the station’s online success by posting stories and other content on WAVY.com.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability and willingness to produce newscasts with creativity and flair; this includes writing clear, concise copy on deadline, working under pressure, and showcasing great video and emotional sound, and easy to understand graphics.

Please send cover letter, resume, and recent newscast to:
Jim Gilchriest
News Director
WAVY-TV 10 / WVBT-TV FOX 43
300 Wavy St.
Portsmouth, VA 23704

No phone calls, please. EOE.
About Our Company WAVY-TV, Channel 10, signed on the air September 1, 1957, as the NBC affiliate in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Originally started by Tidewater Teleradio as an offshoot to their radio station, WAVY-AM (now known as WGH-AM), WAVY-TV was purchased in 1968 by LIN Broadcasting, Inc. now LIN Media.

Since its inception, WAVY-TV has set the standard in Hampton Roads television. It was the first local station to broadcast in living color (1957); the first to utilize a helicopter in its news gathering activities (1982); and the first to broadcast in stereo (1985). WAVY-DT signed on March 22, 2001: the first digital station in Hampton Roads! In 2008, we began broadcasting in High Definition proving again that we are in the forefront in the industry.

WAVY-TV also leads the way in local News broadcasts. It was the first local station to offer 90 minutes of local evening news (1994); the first to broadcast a 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM newscast (1992); and the first to offer a Saturday Morning newscast (1995).

In 1995, WAVY-TV entered into a local marketing agreement with Hampton Roads independent station, WVBT-TV (now also known as FOX 43). On January 31, 2002, LIN Television purchased FOX 43. Also in 1995, WAVY-TV brought the Local Weather Station (now called WAVY Weather Station) to area cable operators. Currently, three television signals emit from the facilities at WAVY-TV.

WAVY-TV10/WVBT FOX43 has 140 employees and is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits program which includes health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k).