Multiplatform News Producer: Lead Compelling Local Stories

Gray Media; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WIS Television, part of Gray Media, seeks a newscast producer in Columbia, SC to craft engaging, multi-platform content. You’ll tell stories with a journalist’s eye, manage deadlines, and drive performance across broadcast and digital channels.

The role emphasizes strong storytelling, leadership of newsroom staff, and the ability to pitch and develop compelling segments for TV and online audiences.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Understanding the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills with a nose for the stories that will go far.

Responsibilities

• Create unique, emotional, creative shows with the idea that every show is a blank canvas for a new work of art.
• Write and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Develop content and pitch stories
• Research facts and sources' credibility
• Use consumer analytics in determining content
• Write and post daily on digital platforms, including social media
• Lead and inspire news teams to work together for memorable shows
• Coach and inspire on-air talent to be exciting and engaging
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Skills

Storytelling

Social media

Journalism ethics

Leadership

Content creation

Tools

Photojournalism

Editing

CMS

Job description

WIS Television, part of Gray Media, seeks a newscast producer in Columbia, SC to craft engaging, multi-platform content. You’ll tell stories with a journalist’s eye, manage deadlines, and drive performance across broadcast and digital channels.

The role emphasizes strong storytelling, leadership of newsroom staff, and the ability to pitch and develop compelling segments for TV and online audiences.