Gray Media is hiring: NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WIS in Columbia

Gray Media, a multimedia company, is seeking a NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WIS to join their team at WIS Television, the #1 station and award-winning NBC affiliate in South Carolina's capital city. About Gray Media: Gray Media is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 television markets and reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households. About WIS: WIS is the #1 local media organization in the capital city market of Columbia, South Carolina, and the market’s top-rated broadcast television station. Job Summary/Description: We're looking for a journalist and storyteller who is a news junkie with a drive for producing engaging content for all platforms (digital and broadcast). Our producers have strong roots in journalism, multitasking under deadline, and can tell a story like they're talking to a friend. Duties and responsibilities: Create unique, emotional, creative shows with the idea that every show is a blank canvas for a new work of art Write and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms Develop content and pitch stories Research facts and sources' credibility Use consumer analytics in determining content Write and post daily on digital platforms, including social media Lead and inspire news teams to work together for memorable shows Coach and inspire on-air talent to be exciting and engaging Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer Qualifications/Requirements: The ideal candidate will have: 1-3 years of experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems Understanding the tenets of professional journalism Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content Strong social media skills with a nose for the stories that will go far How to Apply: If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, you can apply through the Gray-TV website. EEO Statement: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr