Live News Producer - Create Compelling Broadcasts Daily

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, including WECT in North Carolina, seeks a driven news producer to join a talented team responsible for creating compelling newscasts. The role requires strong writing, newsroom judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines while coordinating with anchors, reporters, and editors.

The successful candidate will produce live broadcasts, select story order, and contribute to digital content, handling multiple tasks under tight schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience as a producer preferred, but not required
• Ability to work at a high level under tight deadlines
• Scheduling flexibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent writing, showcasing, communication, and time management skills required
• ENPS experience/knowledge preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Produce live newscasts daily
• Select stories and determine story order
• Write broadcast and digital scripts
• Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, reporters, photographers, editors, and others to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast
• Help create and produce digital and social news content as needed

Skills

Excellent writing

Time management

Communication

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

Job description

Gray Media, including WECT in North Carolina, seeks a driven news producer to join a talented team responsible for creating compelling newscasts. The role requires strong writing, newsroom judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines while coordinating with anchors, reporters, and editors.

The successful candidate will produce live broadcasts, select story order, and contribute to digital content, handling multiple tasks under tight schedules in a fast-paced environment.