NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WECT

GRAY MEDIA; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WECT is looking for a driven, creative news producer who works well with a team of talented professionals to create compelling newscasts. Excellent news judgment, superb writing skills, and a knack for showcasing stories for the viewer are key.

We're looking for a self-starter who has creative writing skills and can handle deadlines while juggling planning, producing, and occasional digital responsibilities.

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

Writing

Communication

Time management

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENPS

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 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 WECT

WECT News has been Where News Comes First in Southeast North Carolina for over 70 years. We're the NBC affiliate in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the most dominant and accessible local news outlet in our market, with WECT.com, News & Weather apps, and streaming platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

WECT is looking for a driven, creative news producer who works well with a team of talented professionals to create compelling newscasts. Excellent news judgment, superb writing skills, and a knack for showcasing stories for the viewer are key. We're looking for a self-starter who has creative writing skills and can handle deadlines while juggling planning, producing, and occasional digital responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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

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

WECT-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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