News Reporter/Producer (Mmj) - Wmtv

Gray Media • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WMTV, Madison's most-watched news station, is seeking a versatile and driven journalist for an MMJ/Weekend Producer role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both field reporting and control room responsibilities. The successful candidate will produce weekend newscasts (Saturday & Sunday) and spend weekdays reporting in the field, gathering, shooting, and reporting stories relevant to southern Wisconsin. This role requires a passion for all aspects of news production and reporting, with a focus on serving both broadcast and digital audiences.

Requirements

• Experience in both broadcast producing and MMJ reporting.
• Strong editorial judgment, especially in breaking news situations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• A digital-aware mindset, considering audience on all platforms.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce tight, active, conversational broadcast copy.
• Self-motivated and dependable, capable of leading without direct supervision on weekends.
• Desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on work and apply feedback.
• Ability to work a combination of dayside and nightside shifts, as well as overtime when warranted for breaking news or special coverage.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company vehicle.
• Must be able to carry 35+ pounds of gear.
• Experienced in shooting and editing unique content.

Nice To Haves

• A journalism-related degree is preferred, but not required; experience and demonstrated skill matter most.

Responsibilities

• Produce 1-2 newscasts per day with strong story selection, compelling teases, and clean show flow.
• Make real-time editorial decisions during breaking news situations with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with anchors, meteorologists, and directors to deliver a polished, audience-first broadcast.
• Write and edit copy, teases, and anchor reads under deadline pressure.
• Understand the DMA, key target audiences, and their locations.
• Write and post copy daily on all digital platforms (wmtv15news.com, social media, news app, digital desk) as new information is learned and throughout the assigned shift.
• Shoot, write, edit, and present original news packages and live reports.
• Gather content with a multi-platform mindset, considering social and digital content alongside on-air broadcast.
• File social content, including vertical videos, from the field in real time when news warrants it.
• Develop and maintain sources across the Madison market and southern Wisconsin.
• Contribute story ideas that serve both broadcast and digital audiences.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree