Gray Media is hiring: NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVUE in New Orleans

Job Summary/Description WVUE FOX 8 in New Orleans has an important broadcast news producer position to fill. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, experienced, talented newsroom. Candidate must be an excellent writer for all multi‑platform content. Creative, aggressive producer who can tell impactful stories and enhance our award‑winning team’s enterprise content. Someone with a sense of service who wants to tell stories in a highly ethical journalistic environment and have a great time doing a tough job. Responsibilities Strong at managing breaking news and severe weather coverage, and able to make sound split‑second decisions during live broadcasts. Strong skills in posting to the web, working with social media, and gathering user‑generated content. Know how to execute a strategic plan from the producer chair, consistently implement strategies within the content daily, and motivate those on the shift to execute the vision. Knowledge of ENPS preferred. Qualifications 2–3 years of experience as a television producer in a top 125 market. BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background. Flexible work hours required, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours. Willingness to work in New Orleans, LA. 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. WVUE‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company. #J-18808-Ljbffr