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NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WLFI

Gray Local Media, Inc, West Lafayette, IN, United States


About WLFI WLFI News 18, the CBS Network Affiliate serving West Lafayette, IN, home to Purdue University.

Job Summary / Description WLFI is seeking a News Producer to join our team.

Duties / Responsibilities

Produce newscast

Write compelling broadcast copy and teases

Copy edit stories written by others

Fill‑in produce other newscasts, series, and special reports as assigned

Develop, write, and edit compelling news stories on a daily basis

Develop and maintain contacts and news sources throughout the viewing area

Non‑linear editing of VO's and VOSOT's

Write, edit, and post compelling content for the website

Other job‑related duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements

College degree in journalism or related field

Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

Strong news judgment

Strong writing skills

Background check

Preferred Skills

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines

Non‑linear editing

ENPS

Web publishing skills

Additional Information WLFI-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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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