NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WOWT
Gray Media, Omaha, NE, United States
About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally 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. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated 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, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WOWT
WOWT First Alert 6 is a modern facility equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology. Its innovative digital, streaming and broadcast news and First Alert weather products provide award‑winning, life‑saving local coverage and effective marketing solutions for local businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, supported by several national industries, and home to attractions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and the NCAA Men’s College World Series. The city is known for its downtown, which features a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.
Job Summary / Description
WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for a sharp, driven Morning Producer to produce our morning streaming newscast, putting the First Alert brand front and center for viewers on every platform. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editorial thinker who leads with urgency, responds aggressively to breaking news and builds compelling newscasts from the ground up. On‑air and on‑camera opportunities in our streaming and broadcast newscasts may be available for the right candidate.
Duties / Responsibilities
Produce our morning streaming newscast, prioritizing and organizing content that is urgent, viewer‑focused, and true to the First Alert brand.
Apply First Alert standards to every story decision, leading with safety, security and community impact.
Monitor breaking news from the start of every shift and pivot the show decisively when urgency demands it.
Write clearly, concisely and conversationally with bold intros and teases that get to the point immediately.
Develop original story ideas; maintain strong knowledge of current events and community issues.
Work with reporters on story angles, information gathering and ensuring strong video and visual elements.
Coordinate live shots and field elements to execute live coverage effectively.
Lead teamwork among newscast staff; communicate with management on story accuracy and presentation.
Post content to web and social platforms to reach audiences beyond the broadcast.
Assist with other newscasts and content needs as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Newscast‑producing experience in a professional broadcast environment; morning experience is a plus.
Strong news judgment and a clear sense of what makes a story urgent and impactful.
A breaking‑news mindset, calm under pressure and ready to change direction quickly.
Excellent writing skills, clear, concise and conversational across broadcast and digital.
Background in writing for television and editing video, with an eye for visual elements and graphics.
Familiarity with streaming and digital content; understanding of multi‑platform news consumption.
Knowledge of ENPS or similar newsroom software is a plus.
On‑air or on‑camera experience is a plus; opportunities available for the right candidate.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred.
Additional Info
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 nondiscrimination laws in every location in which it 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.
WOWT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally 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. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated 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, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WOWT
WOWT First Alert 6 is a modern facility equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology. Its innovative digital, streaming and broadcast news and First Alert weather products provide award‑winning, life‑saving local coverage and effective marketing solutions for local businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, supported by several national industries, and home to attractions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and the NCAA Men’s College World Series. The city is known for its downtown, which features a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.
Job Summary / Description
WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for a sharp, driven Morning Producer to produce our morning streaming newscast, putting the First Alert brand front and center for viewers on every platform. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editorial thinker who leads with urgency, responds aggressively to breaking news and builds compelling newscasts from the ground up. On‑air and on‑camera opportunities in our streaming and broadcast newscasts may be available for the right candidate.
Duties / Responsibilities
Produce our morning streaming newscast, prioritizing and organizing content that is urgent, viewer‑focused, and true to the First Alert brand.
Apply First Alert standards to every story decision, leading with safety, security and community impact.
Monitor breaking news from the start of every shift and pivot the show decisively when urgency demands it.
Write clearly, concisely and conversationally with bold intros and teases that get to the point immediately.
Develop original story ideas; maintain strong knowledge of current events and community issues.
Work with reporters on story angles, information gathering and ensuring strong video and visual elements.
Coordinate live shots and field elements to execute live coverage effectively.
Lead teamwork among newscast staff; communicate with management on story accuracy and presentation.
Post content to web and social platforms to reach audiences beyond the broadcast.
Assist with other newscasts and content needs as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Newscast‑producing experience in a professional broadcast environment; morning experience is a plus.
Strong news judgment and a clear sense of what makes a story urgent and impactful.
A breaking‑news mindset, calm under pressure and ready to change direction quickly.
Excellent writing skills, clear, concise and conversational across broadcast and digital.
Background in writing for television and editing video, with an eye for visual elements and graphics.
Familiarity with streaming and digital content; understanding of multi‑platform news consumption.
Knowledge of ENPS or similar newsroom software is a plus.
On‑air or on‑camera experience is a plus; opportunities available for the right candidate.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred.
Additional Info
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 nondiscrimination laws in every location in which it 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.
WOWT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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