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Gray Media

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WGGB

Gray Media, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119

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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants About 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 U.S. 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 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and other media properties such as video production companies and studio facilities. Benefits

Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage Health Savings Account with Company contributions Flexible Spending Account Employer‑paid life and disability benefits Paid parental leave benefits Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO Salary / Wage

$18.00 - $20.00/hr (depending on experience) Shift and Schedule

TBD Job Type

Full Time About WGGB

2024 Massachusetts Broadcaster's Association Station of the Year Merit, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6, and CBS 3. Job Summary

The News Producer crafts compelling newscasts and executes them from the control room on a daily basis. This person develops the day‑to‑day on‑air look of their newscast and works together as a team with anchors, reporters, and other crew members to help attract the largest available audience. Duties / Responsibilities

Produce daily newscast Conceptualize newscast rundown Collaborate with executive producer, field crews, and assignment desk to determine content of newscast Write scripts Research stories Pitch story ideas Participate in editorial meetings Preview material before air Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements Incorporate and coordinate breaking news Continuously improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts Execute the show from the control room Meet all show timing requirements Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience Knowledge of TV news producing tools a plus (i.e., ENPS, Edius) Ability to work a flexible schedule and work as a member of a team Must be results‑oriented Ability to work in a creative, fast‑paced environment Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure To apply, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal. WGGB – TV / Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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.

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