Gray Television
NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WANF Job at Gray Television in Atlanta
Gray Television, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30318
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WANF:
WANF (previously WGCL/CBS46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF (CBS) & WPCH (CW) are owned by Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Passionate, creative, experienced producer needed to join Gray Media's flagship hometown station. There is no shortage of news in this vibrant, growing southern city. We are looking for the right producer to help bring those stories to life on Atlanta News First!
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Produce 30-60 minutes of local news daily; select stories, determine story order, write broadcast scripts, select video, create and/or order graphics and other showcasing elements to enhance viewer experience and understanding of content
- Create and execute a vision for the newscast that is anchored in the Atlanta News First brand pillars and audience research
- Collaborate with anchors, reporters, digital producers, editors, directors, management, etc. to choreograph all elements of the newscast from the big picture to minute details
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience producing and boothing live broadcast newscasts
- Excellent time management, communication, and broadcast writing skills
- Proven track record of working at a high level under tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must provide samples of recent work
Preferred:
- Experience line producing in a medium or large market
- Experience producing special projects, unscripted live events, digital/ streaming/ social media content
- Field producing experience
- Segment-producing experience
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WANF-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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 encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WANF:
WANF (previously WGCL/CBS46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF (CBS) & WPCH (CW) are owned by Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Passionate, creative, experienced producer needed to join Gray Media's flagship hometown station. There is no shortage of news in this vibrant, growing southern city. We are looking for the right producer to help bring those stories to life on Atlanta News First!
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Produce 30-60 minutes of local news daily; select stories, determine story order, write broadcast scripts, select video, create and/or order graphics and other showcasing elements to enhance viewer experience and understanding of content
- Create and execute a vision for the newscast that is anchored in the Atlanta News First brand pillars and audience research
- Collaborate with anchors, reporters, digital producers, editors, directors, management, etc. to choreograph all elements of the newscast from the big picture to minute details
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience producing and boothing live broadcast newscasts
- Excellent time management, communication, and broadcast writing skills
- Proven track record of working at a high level under tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must provide samples of recent work
Preferred:
- Experience line producing in a medium or large market
- Experience producing special projects, unscripted live events, digital/ streaming/ social media content
- Field producing experience
- Segment-producing experience
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WANF-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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 encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.