WECT News is hiring: NEWS PRODUCER (NIGHTSIDE) - WECT in Wilmington

Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WECT

WECT has been informing and entertaining viewers in southeastern North Carolina for more than 70 years. We’re in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen Counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the dominant broadcast station in the market with the most accessible local news on‑air, online, mobile, and streaming platforms.

Job Summary

WECT is looking for a driven, creative news producer who works well with a team of talented professionals to create compelling newscasts. Excellent news judgment, superb writing skills, and a knack for showcasing stories for the viewer are key. We’re looking for a self‑starter who has creative writing skills and can handle deadlines while juggling planning, producing, and occasional digital responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce live newscasts daily
• Select stories and determine story order
• Write broadcast and digital scripts
• Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, reporters, photographers, editors, and others to ensure execution of a high‑quality newscast

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Experience as a producer preferred, but not required
• Ability to work at a high level under tight deadlines
• Scheduling flexibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent writing, showcasing, communication, and time management skills required
• ENPS experience/knowledge preferred, but not required

Application Instructions

If you feel you’re qualified, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. For current employees, apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self‑service portal. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (WECT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of 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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.