Gray Media is hiring: NEWS PRODUCER - WALA in Mobile

About WALA

WALA FOX10 is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market (DMA #57), producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the Gulf Coast. The main studio is located in Mobile, Alabama, the founding home of Mardi Gras. WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its renowned historic commitment to the community. The Mobile/Pensacola market blends southern charm, a warm climate, and white sand beaches.

Job Summary

WALA Fox 10News is looking for a dynamic producer to join its award-winning news team. The successful candidate must have a great attitude, a desire to create memorable newscasts, value accuracy, be a strong writer, and a good communicator. You will search ENPS and other sources for stories, including Fox & CNN, and maintain strong working relationships with anchors, reporters, and other producers. The position requires a flexible schedule and filling in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Use editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts.
• Work with reporters and news managers to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
• Use social media to determine the content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and other media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
• Research facts and credibility.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
• Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
• Collaborate with reporters and management in developing broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
• Evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Develop and organize newscasts.
• Make time‑sensitive decisions.
• Write clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate creativity and strong editorial judgment.
• Follow journalistic and libel laws.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism or a related field.
• Prior experience working in a newsroom is a plus.
• Knowledge of the ENPS newsroom system is a plus.

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 interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. WALA-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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