Gray Television is hiring: NEWSCAST PRODUCER - WCAX in South Burlington

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 WCAX:

WCAX is the original and leading station in the Burlington-Plattsburgh market. We paved the way for TV in this whole area of the country. We are a station of innovators. If you are the person who will help us inform, educate, entertain, and delight an audience of more than 750,000 people, then you need to send your resume to us right now.

Job Summary/Description:

WCAX-TV has an immediate opening for a news producer responsible for daily live newscasts. We are looking for a newsroom leader who can multi-task and make split-second decisions. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, with strong organizational skills and excellent writing ability.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Demonstrating creativity and strong editorial judgment
2. Developing and organizing newscasts
3. Writing and editing news scripts for TV & digital platforms
4. Editing video for TV & digital platforms
5. Giving direction to reporters and photographers on deadline
6. Creating graphics for new stories
7. Coordinating live shots
8. Communicating with anchors and production staff during live broadcasts
9. Using social media outlets to engage viewers

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field
2. Excellent news judgment
3. Strong broadcast writing and visual storytelling skills
4. Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
5. Previous newsroom experience preferred
6. Familiarity with ENPS, Edius, and web posting preferred

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)

WCAX-TV/Gray Media 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.

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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

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