NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WOWT
About The Position
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach 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 with 45 markets. Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and video production companies like Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, along with studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios, are also part of Gray's media properties. WOWT First Alert 6, located in Omaha, is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, providing award-winning local coverage and marketing solutions. Omaha is described as a progressive Midwest city with a strong market and attractions. WOWT First Alert 6 is seeking a sharp, driven Morning Producer to produce their morning streaming newscast, emphasizing the First Alert brand. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and editorial thinker, leading with urgency, responding aggressively to breaking news, and building compelling newscasts. On-air and on-camera opportunities in streaming and broadcast newscasts may be available for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Newscast producing experience in a professional broadcast environment.
- Strong news judgment and a clear sense of what makes a story urgent and impactful.
- A breaking news mindset, calm under pressure, and ready to change direction fast.
- Excellent writing skills, clear, concise, and conversational across broadcast and digital.
- Background in writing for television and editing video, with an eye for visual elements and graphics.
- Familiarity with streaming and digital content; understanding of multi-platform news consumption.
Nice To Haves
- Morning experience a plus.
- Knowledge of ENPS or similar newsroom software is a plus.
- On-air or on-camera experience a plus, opportunities available for the right candidate.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce our morning streaming newscast, prioritizing and organizing content that is urgent, viewer-focused, and true to the First Alert brand.
- Apply First Alert standards to every story decision, leading with safety, security, and community impact.
- Monitor breaking news from the start of every shift and pivot the show decisively when urgency demands it.
- Write clearly, concisely, and conversationally with bold intros and teases that get to the point immediately.
- Develop original story ideas; maintain strong knowledge of current events and community issues.
- Work with reporters on story angles, information gathering, and ensuring strong video and visual elements.
- Coordinate live shots and field elements to execute live coverage effectively.
- Lead teamwork among newscast staff; communicate with management on story accuracy and presentation.
- Post content to web and social platforms to reach audiences beyond the broadcast.
- Assist with other newscasts and content needs as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
