NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WOWT Job at Gray Television, Inc in Omaha

Job Summary/Description WOWT First Alert is looking for a sharp, driven Morning Producer to produce our morning streaming newscast, putting our First Alert brand front and center for viewers on every platform. The right 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. For the right candidate, on-air and on-camera opportunities in our streaming and broadcast newscasts may be available.
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 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 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 a plus, opportunities available for the right candidate.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.
Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.
WOWT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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