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Gray Television is hiring: NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WANF in Atlanta

Gray Television, Atlanta, GA, United States


News Producer (Primary) - Wanf

Passionate, creative, experienced producer needed to join Gray Television's flagship hometown station. There is no shortage of news in this vibrant, growing southern city. We are looking for the right producer to help bring those stories to life on Atlanta News First!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Produce 30-60 minutes of local news daily; select stories, determine story order, write broadcast scripts, select video, create and/or order graphics and other showcasing elements to enhance viewer experience and understanding of content
  • Create and execute a vision for the newscast that is anchored in the Atlanta News First brand pillars and audience research
  • Collaborate with anchors, reporters, digital producers, editors, directors, management, etc., to choreograph all elements of the newscast from big picture to minute details

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Required: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field; minimum of 5 years' experience producing and boothing live broadcast newscasts; excellent time management, communication, and broadcast writing skills; proven track record of working at a high level under tight deadlines; ability to work independently and as part of a team; must provide samples of recent work
  • Preferred: Experience in line production in a medium or large market; experience producing special projects, unscripted live events, digital/ streaming/ social media content; field producing experience; segment producing experience

WANF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.