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NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WIS

Gray Local Media, Inc, Olympia, WA, United States


WIS-Station-Columbia, SC 1111 Bull St. Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Job Summary WIS Television, the #1 station and award‑winning NBC affiliate in South Carolina's capital city, is seeking a newscast producer to join our team. We’re looking for a journalist and storyteller who is a news junkie with a drive for producing engaging content for all platforms (digital and broadcast). Producers must be able to gather and showcase engaging, new, and shareable content. They have strong roots in journalism, multitask under deadline, and can tell a story like they’re talking to a friend.

Responsibilities

Create unique, emotional, creative shows with the idea that every show is a blank canvas for a new work of art

Write and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms

Develop content and pitch stories

Research facts and sources' credibility

Use consumer analytics in determining content

Write and post daily on digital platforms, including social media

Lead and inspire news teams to work together for memorable shows

Coach and inspire on‑air talent to be exciting and engaging

Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists

Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems

Understanding the tenets of professional journalism

Skills in producing engaging, content‑driven newscasts and digital content

Strong social media skills with a nose for the stories that will go far

Equity 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.

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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