NEWS REPORTER/PRODUCER (MMJ) - WMTV

Job Summary/Description
Madison’s most-watched news station, WMTV, has an immediate opening for an MMJ/Weekend Producer. The role involves leading newscasts on weekends and producing field stories on weekdays in southern Wisconsin.

Duties/Responsibilities

Weekend Producing (Saturday & Sunday)

Produce 1-2 newscasts per day with strong story selection, compelling teases, and clean show flow.

Make real-time editorial decisions during breaking news situations with minimal supervision.

Collaborate with anchors, meteorologists, and directors to deliver a polished, audience-first broadcast.

Write and edit copy, teases, and anchor reads under deadline pressure.

Understand DMA, key target audiences, and where they live.

Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms as information evolves: wmtv15news.com, social media, news app, digital desk, and television newscasts.

Weekday Reporting (Three Days a Week)

Shoot, write, edit, and present original news packages and live reports.

Gather content with a multi-platform mindset, considering social and digital alongside broadcast.

File social content, including vertical videos from the field in real time when news warrants it.

Develop and maintain sources across Madison market and southern Wisconsin.

Contribute story ideas that serve both broadcast and digital audiences.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience in both broadcast producing and MMJ reporting.

Strong editorial judgment, especially in breaking news situations.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

A digital-aware mindset: thinking about audience on every platform.

Excellent writing skills; tight, active, conversational broadcast copy.

Self-motivated and dependable; leads without supervision on weekends.

Desire to win, positive attitude, and ability to reflect on work and apply feedback.

Ability to work a combination of dayside and nightside shifts, including overtime when warranted.

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle.

Journalism-related degree preferred but not required; experience and skill matter most.

Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear and have experience shooting and editing unique content.

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 all 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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