EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - WANF Job at WBNG-TV in Atlanta

Overview

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. WANF-Atlanta serves metro Atlanta with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television. Gray provides award‑winning local news coverage, community service, and marketing solutions for area businesses.

Job Summary/Description

Executive Producer to lead a team of journalists in daily editorial decision‑making and content creation, serving the Atlanta communities through meaningful journalism and impactful storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the consistent creation of urgent, nimble, and local multiplatform content through strong leadership, quality control, and accountability
• Lead or actively participate in editorial discussions, review rundowns and scripts, and develop/amend coverage plans
• Demonstrate vision for the execution of the Atlanta News First and First Alert Weather brands
• Collaborate with news leadership to execute an effective content strategy across multiple dayparts and platforms
• Keep producers engaged and enriched through consistent, constructive feedback and training
• Oversee live on‑air product during designated hours
• Manage producer schedules and show assignments
• Collaborate on special projects and major event coverage
• Produce newscasts as needed (fill‑in)

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 5 years of line producing experience; medium to large market experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years in a news leadership role
• Excellent news judgment, organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Scheduling flexibility required
• Medium/large market experience preferred
• Must provide a link to examples of recent work demonstrating the required skills

How to Apply

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to Gray TV careers page and search for the current openings. You may type in the job title or station call letters, or click on “apply now,” then upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

WANF‑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 nondiscrimination laws. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media prohibits 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 job duties may result in discipline up to discharge.