Lead News Producer - Urgent, Impactful Live Newscasts

Job Summary
WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for a sharp, energetic Newscast Producer to join our team. The right candidate is a strong writer and editorial thinker who leads with urgency, puts the First Alert brand front and center in every show, and builds compelling newscasts from the ground up. On‑air and on‑camera opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts that are 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 throughout 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

Newscast producing experience in a professional broadcast environment.

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 fast.

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.

Must be willing to work in Omaha, NE.

Additional Information
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.

Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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