NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WAFB

About Gray Media: Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. television households. Our portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated station. We also own the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 47 markets and operate Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WAFB: WAFB‑TV is the dominant CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge. The station is known for award‑winning news, weather, and sports coverage and its deep commitment to serving South Louisiana.

Job Summary / Description
Produce WAFB’s Emmy‑winning, top‑rated morning newscasts by building dynamic rundowns and leading live breaking news and weather coverage. This is an overnight position scheduled 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM. As WAFB Morning News Producer, you will help lead one of the highest‑rated morning newscasts in the country and join an Emmy Award‑winning team. You will build and execute a fast‑paced, content‑rich show that prioritizes breaking news and weather, delivering accurate, compelling stories to viewers starting their day.

Duties / Responsibilities

Own the daily newscast from start to finish—stacking, timing, and producing live morning shows.

Drive breaking news and severe weather coverage, making quick, confident editorial decisions in real time.

Craft clear, engaging writing for anchors and teases that keep viewers engaged.

Collaborate closely with anchors, other morning producers, meteorologists, reporters, and digital teams to coordinate content across platforms.

Edit video and build graphics to support storytelling and maintain a clean, professional look.

Maintain high editorial standards while working efficiently under deadline pressure.

Qualifications / Requirements

College degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

Strong writing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging content across platforms.

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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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