NEWS PRODUCER - WRDW/WAGT
Gray Media, Augusta, GA, United States
About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. It 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. Gray 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. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, along with studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WRDW/WAGT Why You’ll Love It Here: Creative freedom—this isn't a "rinse and repeat" role. You’ll have the flexibility to use your talents and explore new ways to tell stories. Real community impact—work at WRDW‑WAGT in Augusta, a station deeply rooted in the community and committed to local journalism. Growth and innovation—Gray Media is evolving on purpose, and you’ll be at the forefront of how we define the future of local media. A team that has your back—work alongside passionate professionals who value collaboration and "scrappiness" as much as you do. Never a dull moment—opportunities across broadcast, streaming, and digital keep you from feeling stuck or stale. Ready to be more than just a producer? Let’s create something amazing together.
Job Summary Are you tired of just "stacking shows" and pushing buttons? Do you have a hunger for the hunt—the kind of drive that makes you want to uncover the stories that actually matter to your community? We’re looking for a News Producer at WRDW‑WAGT who wants to be more than a traditional newscast architect. We want a storyteller who can work the phones, grill sources, and find that "breakout angle" that turns a standard report into a must‑watch (and must‑click) event. If you’re ready to lead the conversation across every screen—from the living‑room TV to the palm of our viewers’ hands—let’s talk.
Duties / Responsibilities
Own the story cycle: proactively find, update, and elevate local stories that impact Augusta.
Drive multi‑platform urgency: get fresh information into our newscasts and onto our digital platforms with speed and accuracy.
Be the interviewer: set up the meeting and ask the tough questions to dig for the truth.
Collaborate for impact: work closely with reporters to find unique angles and expand content, ensuring coverage stays fresh.
Craft conversational scripts: write engaging, punchy copy for broadcast and streaming that sounds like a human talking to a human.
Master digital storytelling: pivot from broadcast scripts to long‑form digital print for our website and social media platforms with ease.
Navigate the newsroom: utilize ENPS and other newsroom software to keep operations running like a well‑oiled machine.
Qualifications / Requirements
Journalism pedigree: a degree in journalism (or equivalent experience) and a deep understanding of news ethics and storytelling.
Hands‑on experience: worked in a campus news station and completed an internship where you did the work.
Digital‑first mindset: comfortable posting to social media as well as producing a 6 PM block.
Sourcing skills: know how to work a phone, build relationships with sources, and uncover information others miss.
Software savvy: experience with ENPS is a huge plus; the ability to learn and master newsroom systems matters more.
Flexibility and grit: thrive in the fast‑paced, sometimes unpredictable world of news and aren’t afraid to pivot when a story breaks.
Killer writing skills: clear, compelling, and accurate writing for teasers, 500‑word web articles, etc.
How to Apply If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
apply now . Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Drug‑Free Workplace Statement WRDW/WAGT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants 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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About WRDW/WAGT Why You’ll Love It Here: Creative freedom—this isn't a "rinse and repeat" role. You’ll have the flexibility to use your talents and explore new ways to tell stories. Real community impact—work at WRDW‑WAGT in Augusta, a station deeply rooted in the community and committed to local journalism. Growth and innovation—Gray Media is evolving on purpose, and you’ll be at the forefront of how we define the future of local media. A team that has your back—work alongside passionate professionals who value collaboration and "scrappiness" as much as you do. Never a dull moment—opportunities across broadcast, streaming, and digital keep you from feeling stuck or stale. Ready to be more than just a producer? Let’s create something amazing together.
Job Summary Are you tired of just "stacking shows" and pushing buttons? Do you have a hunger for the hunt—the kind of drive that makes you want to uncover the stories that actually matter to your community? We’re looking for a News Producer at WRDW‑WAGT who wants to be more than a traditional newscast architect. We want a storyteller who can work the phones, grill sources, and find that "breakout angle" that turns a standard report into a must‑watch (and must‑click) event. If you’re ready to lead the conversation across every screen—from the living‑room TV to the palm of our viewers’ hands—let’s talk.
Duties / Responsibilities
Own the story cycle: proactively find, update, and elevate local stories that impact Augusta.
Drive multi‑platform urgency: get fresh information into our newscasts and onto our digital platforms with speed and accuracy.
Be the interviewer: set up the meeting and ask the tough questions to dig for the truth.
Collaborate for impact: work closely with reporters to find unique angles and expand content, ensuring coverage stays fresh.
Craft conversational scripts: write engaging, punchy copy for broadcast and streaming that sounds like a human talking to a human.
Master digital storytelling: pivot from broadcast scripts to long‑form digital print for our website and social media platforms with ease.
Navigate the newsroom: utilize ENPS and other newsroom software to keep operations running like a well‑oiled machine.
Qualifications / Requirements
Journalism pedigree: a degree in journalism (or equivalent experience) and a deep understanding of news ethics and storytelling.
Hands‑on experience: worked in a campus news station and completed an internship where you did the work.
Digital‑first mindset: comfortable posting to social media as well as producing a 6 PM block.
Sourcing skills: know how to work a phone, build relationships with sources, and uncover information others miss.
Software savvy: experience with ENPS is a huge plus; the ability to learn and master newsroom systems matters more.
Flexibility and grit: thrive in the fast‑paced, sometimes unpredictable world of news and aren’t afraid to pivot when a story breaks.
Killer writing skills: clear, compelling, and accurate writing for teasers, 500‑word web articles, etc.
How to Apply If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
apply now . Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Drug‑Free Workplace Statement WRDW/WAGT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants 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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