NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVIR
About The Position
Gray Media, also known as Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 television markets and reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households. Gray's portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios. WVIR-TV is the dominant television station in Charlottesville, Virginia, located on the historic Downtown Mall. WVIR-TV is seeking a multi-skilled producer for its number one weekday morning newscasts. This role involves producing shows and fronting stories for the highest-rated newscasts in the market. 29News is recognized as the most award-winning TV news operation in the state, and the company is looking for smart, hard-working team players.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
- Must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing
Responsibilities
- Create and showcase on-air content utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills
- Work closely with news managers, anchors, and weather departments in determining content needs and how to most effectively deliver on those needs
- Writing clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines, demonstrating creativity and strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Create significant, original, locally-focused stories for WVIR's digital platforms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
