News Producer (Morning)

Job Summary
WNDU is looking for a talented News Producer to join our award-winning team. This position works on-site closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director, and directly communicates with Technical Media Producers, Digital Content Team, Assignment Manager, Reporters, and other news staff. In this role, you will be responsible for the content and flow of newscasts and digital content, overseeing the overall quality of our news product and leading the innovation of our newscasts and digital content.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and produce on-air and digital newscasts

Collaborate with the Assistant News Director on creating unique shows with strong showcasing

Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality

Assist in scheduling assigned direct reports together with the Assistant News Director

Work collaboratively with other managers/team members, performing tasks as assigned by the News Director

Participate in editorial planning sessions and originate story ideas

Possess in-depth knowledge of today’s news and current events

Demonstrate strong online research skills to locate stories and information

Qualifications & Requirements

Producing experience while earning a college degree or producing experience at a television station

Ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays, mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

Experience working at a fast pace in a team environment

Knowledge of AP, ENPS, and Edius

Organizational skills and ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines

Excellent writing and communication skills, experience using MS Office products

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communication, or related field – preferred

Travel: Rarely, less than 10%

Work environment: on-site, in-person, in WNDU Newsroom

Physical demands: Sedentary desk work; some lifting, bending, standing, typing, meetings, speaking, etc.

Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record, verified as a condition of employment

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.

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