News Producer: Craft Compelling, Timely Local Newscasts

Gray Media, Inc.; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WLBT-TV/Gray Media in Mississippi seeks a News Producer to join our newsroom. You will create and organize engaging newscasts, coordinate coverage with anchors, reporters, and staff, and deliver accurate, timely content to our audience.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, the ability to work under pressure, and collaborative teamwork to meet tight deadlines while upholding editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid news judgment and understanding of broadcast journalism standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily newscasts from start to finish
• Write and edit news stories, teases, and other broadcast content
• Coordinate with reporters, anchors, photographers, and assignment desk staff
• Prioritize stories based on news value, urgency, and audience interest
• Ensure all content is accurate, clear, and meets editorial standards
• Build rundowns and make changes as breaking news develops

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Job description

WLBT-TV/Gray Media in Mississippi seeks a News Producer to join our newsroom. You will create and organize engaging newscasts, coordinate coverage with anchors, reporters, and staff, and deliver accurate, timely content to our audience.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, the ability to work under pressure, and collaborative teamwork to meet tight deadlines while upholding editorial standards.