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NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WTHI

Gray Media, Terre Haute, IN, United States


About Gray Media Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. The company 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 and advanced digital products and services. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Job Summary / Description WTHI-TV is seeking a News Producer to join our award‑winning team. Duties / Responsibilities Produce newscast Write compelling broadcast copy and teases Copy edit stories written by others Fill in to 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 VO SOT'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 Special Skills (Preferred) Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines Non‑linear editing (Edius) ENPS Web publishing skills Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Harassment and Discrimination Policy 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 employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr