Dynamic News Producer

Gray Local Media, Inc; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WDBJ-TV/Gray Media is seeking a producer to lead and manage daily newscasts, coordinating story selection, writing, and production. You will organize assignments, edit video, and collaborate with teams to deliver engaging local news.

The role requires 1-3 years in broadcast production, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of producing experience in broadcast news with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Clear, concise, and conversational writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate solid news judgment.
• Maintain strong journalistic ethics.
• Strong initiative and attention to details.
• Be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts.
• Knowledge of newsroom software and of web posting software.
• Edit video and audio on industry-standard equipment.
• Build graphics and use them effectively in shows.
• Handle and adjust to last-minute changes.
• Make quick, accurate decisions and work well under pressure.
• Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines.
• Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather.
• Intermediate level knowledge of social media.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts.
• Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts.
• Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and other sources to find relevant material for newscasts.
• Work with news management to determine which stories to air during newscasts.
• Coordinate story assignments with news management.
• Collaborate with operations staff to build graphics.
• Act as leader in facilitating teamwork of staff members.
• Accurately edit video with an eye for visual elements that make stories understandable to the viewer.
• Work with directors and anchors on presentation of stories.
• Write news stories.
• Monitor competition’s shows and website for missed leads.
• Assist producers in formatting other newscasts.
• Assist reporters on story development, story expectations, and accurately gathering information under pressure.
• Write creative headlines and teases.
• Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings.
• Generate promotable story ideas daily.
• Post and update stories and video to station website and social media sites, engage viewers.
• Work with the web staff during breaking news and alert users on all platforms.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

News writing

Broadcast production

Communication skills

News judgment

Leadership

Deadline pressure

Video editing

Graphics building

Social media

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Newsroom software

Web posting software

Job description

WDBJ-TV/Gray Media is seeking a producer to lead and manage daily newscasts, coordinating story selection, writing, and production. You will organize assignments, edit video, and collaborate with teams to deliver engaging local news.

The role requires 1-3 years in broadcast production, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining ethical standards.