NEWS PRODUCER - WSAZ (HUNTINGTON)

Job Summary/Description
WSAZ is looking for a full‑time producer. The ideal candidate will be able to make the newscast unique and memorable on this dominant #1 station. We want someone who can thrive in a fast‑paced, highly competitive work environment. This person must be an excellent writer, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. The ideal candidate develops and enterprises stories daily and communicates well with co‑workers and the community. The candidate will also be required to coordinate field anchoring opportunities as well as live coverage of special events, run the assignment desk, and post stories to our station’s website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Required to write copy and edit video into newscast and web formats

Ensure content of each newscast is clear, concise, and easily understandable by our viewers

Responsible for determining story lineup and timing for each story or segment of newscast

Work with anchors and reporters on story selection, writing, and enterprise stories

Must be able to develop and enterprise compelling stories that interest our viewers

Present information on wsaz.com immediately and as updates become available

Work with the TMP to determine the best use of graphics and coordination of live shots

Qualifications/Requirements

BA in Journalism or related field preferred

Must be able to work flexible days and hours

Ability to handle moderate to high stress and deadline pressure

Additional Info
WSAZ-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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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