NEWS PRODUCER - WEEK-TV

Gray Media, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Health Savings Account

Paid parental leave

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a news producer to create a great flow, fast pace, and a well-written newscast that serves our audience. You will gather stories from team members, feeds, sister stations, and the network, then work with management to prioritize content within rundowns and add engaging elements for viewers.

The role is ideal for a college student transitioning into a full-time journalism position, with potential for growth and advancement. Local条件.

Qualifications

• Some newscast producing experience, such as at a college level, is required.
• Great opportunity for a college student transitioning to first full-time journalism job with growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and stories from team members, feeds, sister stations, and network throughout the day.
• Collaborate with news management to select and prioritize content within rundowns.
• Add stories and elements to make the newscast more attractive for viewers.

Skills

News production

Story gathering

Team collaboration

Education

College student

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

$20.00 - $22.63/hr. (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

At Manager's Discretion

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

The best candidate will know how to create a great flow, quick pace, and a well-written newscast. We're looking for a producer who knows the difference between stacking a show and creating a memorable newscast that meets our audience's needs.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Gathering information and stories from team members, feeds, sister stations, and network throughout the day.
• Collaborating with news management to select and prioritize content within rundowns.
• Adding stories and elements that will make the newscast more attractive for viewers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Some newscast producing experience, such as at a college level, is required.
• This is a great opportunity for a college student about to transition into their first full-time journalism job with an opportunity for growth and advancement.

WEEK-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 at every location where 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.