EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (LIFESTYLE) - WANF Job at Gray Media in Atlanta

Executive Producer (Lifestyle) — WANF

Join Gray Media as the Executive Producer overseeing the Lifestyle division at WANF, responsible for leading a team of producers and hosts creating the daily two-hour live show ATL Live.

About Gray Media

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 markets.

About WANF

WANF has served Atlanta for over 50 years, providing local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. It operates in the nation's #6 market, offering a vibrant platform for community engagement.

Job Summary / Description

As Executive Producer, you will manage a team of producers and hosts for ATL Live and ATL Live: Extra, producing original enterprise content, live studio interviews, and sponsored segments. Key responsibilities include mentoring the team, ensuring quality control and storytelling excellence, managing the live viewer experience, serving as a brand ambassador, liaising with sales and account executives for sponsored content, and driving editorial strategy to create innovative broadcasts.

1. Mentor and coach the lifestyle production team.
2. Oversee quality control and storytelling for live and pre-produced segments.
3. Develop and assign enterprise content and story ideas.
4. Collaborate with sales, account executives, and other departments for sponsored content and client projects.
5. Maintain project timelines and coordinate with the Creative Director and other managers.
6. Ensure the show meets community standards and reflects Gray Media values.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in show production; 3 years of management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or equivalent training/experience.
• Resume reel required.
• Proficiency with production software such as ENPS or i-News, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with camera, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Physical ability to lift and carry equipment, including camera, lights, and tripod.
• Ability to produce content in the field independently.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to prioritize multiple projects with competing timelines.
• Excellent communication skills.

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. The company prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. WANF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. If you qualify, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings to apply.