ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER (P/T) - WAFB

Gray Local Media, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media’s WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge seeks an associate producer for morning newscasts. You will assist with writing stories and editing content to deliver sharp, timely segments under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate works well under pressure, communicates clearly, and helps produce urgent, engaging news for our viewers. This role offers hands-on newsroom experience in a fast-paced environment. WAFB-TV is a dominant CBS affiliate; Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Qualifications

• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing stories for morning newscasts.
• Edit content for morning newscasts.
• Deliver urgent, important, and unique content under tight deadlines.

Skills

Writing skills

Under pressure

Job description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

About WAFB:

WAFB-TV, Louisiana's News Channel, is the dominant CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge and the recent winner of a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.

Job Summary/Description:

In this position, you will be an associate producer for WAFB-TV's morning newscasts. You will assist with writing stories and editing content for these newscasts.

WAFB-TV is looking for an associate producer who is ready to deliver urgent, important, and unique content for our morning newscasts. The ideal candidate must be able to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines in a high-energy environment.

Please note: primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Good writing skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

WAFB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits 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. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.