News Producer (Morning) - Wowt

Gray Media•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

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. The 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 totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. WOWT First Alert 6 is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Our innovative digital, streaming, and broadcast news and First Alert Weather products provide award-winning, life-saving local coverage and effective marketing solutions for local businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions, from the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is known for its downtown, which features a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market. WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for a sharp, driven Morning Producer to produce our morning streaming newscast, putting our First Alert brand front and center for viewers on every platform. The right candidate is a strong writer and editorial thinker who leads with urgency, responds aggressively to breaking news, and builds compelling newscasts from the ground up. For the right candidate, on-air and on-camera opportunities in our streaming and broadcast newscasts may be available.

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 (in newscast producing).
Knowledge of ENPS or similar newsroom software.
On-air or on-camera experience.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.

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.