News Producer (Primary) - Wmc-Tv

Gray Media • Memphis, TN

10d

About The Position

WMC-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a dynamic and creative newscast producer who can thrive in a highly competitive environment. The producer will have a clear vision for their assigned newscast and the ability to take over any other newscast as needed. The role calls for a strong, clear, and concise writer who follows news across multiple platforms and works effectively under deadline.

WMC, Action News 5, is the NBC affiliate in the Memphis market. Its team produces local broadcast and OTT programming and uses broadcast and digital media innovation to inform and serve Memphis and the Mid-South.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Strong, accurate writing skills.
• Passion for news and current events.
• Solid news judgment.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work under deadline and take over other newscasts when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a television newsroom is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select stories and determine story order.
• Write broadcast scripts.
• Edit video and create graphics and other showcasing elements to enhance viewers’ experience and understanding of content.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, digital producers, editors, directors, management, and others to choreograph all elements of the newscast, from big-picture planning to minute details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time