NEWS PRODUCER (ASSO) - WDBJ

GRAY MEDIA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA contributions

FSA

Life and disability

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media's WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA seeks a producer to lead and organize newscasts, edit scripts, and coordinate stories. The role emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, and journalistic ethics. You will train and mentor staff, work with directors and anchors, write stories, and ensure timely delivery under tight deadlines.

1-3 years producing experience and a Bachelor's degree are required. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits and a focus on career growth

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of producing experience in broadcast news with a Bachelor’s degree.

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 a leader in facilitating teamwork among 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

Leadership

News judgment

Strong writing

Under pressure

Communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Newsroom software

Web posting software

Video editing software

Graphics software

Job description

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$40,000 - $43,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

About WDBJ:

WDBJ7, WZBJ24, and WDBJ7.com are a Gray-owned dominant CBS-affiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as “Your Hometown Station®”, WDBJ7 and WZBJ24 serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke-Lynchburg market.

For 70 years, WDBJ7 has been the number one station of choice for viewers from Roanoke to Lynchburg and across the New River Valley.

Job Summary/Description:

A producer is one of the most crucial positions at a television station. The position requires someone who is a strong leader, an excellent communicator, organized, and passionate about the news.

WDBJ7 is focused on training and growing producers who have an interest in not only putting together incredible newscasts, but also working toward a goal of either entering management or working in a big-time market.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 a leader in facilitating teamwork among 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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers

WDBJ-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 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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