Gray Television is hiring: NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WYMT in Hazard

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 WYMT:

WYMT is the CBS affiliate and dominates number-one station in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. This regional station is located in the small town of Hazard and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties. WYMT provides award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage. WYMT.com is the region's most powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities we serve, participating in numerous charities and causes.

Job Summary/Description:

WYMT-TV is looking for a dynamic evening news producer to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills. Our producers have multiple live capabilities to put together an informative, fast-paced newscast.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

1. Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
2. Use editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts.
3. Work with reporters and news team to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
4. Use social media to determine the content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
5. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
6. Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attach images and streaming video.
7. Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
8. Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor or executive producer.
9. Deliver breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
10. Collaborate with producers, reporters, and management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
11. Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
12. Covers news in the field to generate, produce, and deliver high-profile special reports.
13. Edit video for broadcasts and the web.
14. Participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Degree in broadcast journalism preferred. English majors and print journalists are encouraged to apply.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, please visit Gray TV Careers to apply. Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

WYMT-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. 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 encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

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