Live News Producer: Create Compelling Multi-Platform Newscasts

Gray Television, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

WBTV, a Gray Media, Inc. property in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a producer with strong editorial experience to craft compelling newscasts and coordinate coverage across platforms.

You must have at least 2 years of live television newsroom producing experience; schedule flexibility including nights, weekends, and holidays; this is a full-time hourly position.

Qualificações

• Requires at least 2 years of live television newscast producing experience.
• Schedule flexibility; overnight, holidays, and weekends may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop creative, compelling, memorable newscasts.
• Deliver creative content for all platforms.
• Respond effectively to breaking news situations.
• Generate story ideas through various sources; discern credible news tips.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing staffs.

Conhecimentos

Live TV production

Editorial writing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 47 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 WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the “most trustworthy source of news and information” in the area, according to research. Being “On Your Side” for the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.

Job Summary/Description:

Producers: This is it, a supportive chance to showcase your producing skills, deliver compelling newscasts, and collaborate with one of the best newsrooms in Charlotte, North Carolina. WBTV is searching for a unique television newscast producer with strong editorial experience. If you’re calm under pressure with excellent writing and organizational skills, this position is a solid fit.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Develop creative, compelling, memorable newcasts
- Deliver creative content for all platforms
- Respond effectively to breaking news situations
- Generate story ideas through various sources; discern credible news tips
- Collaborate with technical and marketing staffs

Qualifications/Requirements:

- You must have at least 2 years of live television newscast producing experience.
- Schedule flexibility is a must. This is a full-time hourly position and may include working overnight, holidays, and weekends as well as some overtime.
- Please apply online and attach your resume with a cover letter.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WBTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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 in every location in which 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.

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