News -Lifestyle Producer Host - Wwsb
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of toprated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the toprated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or secondhighestrated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a fullservice digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays 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 WWSB:
Live work and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSBTV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful postcardworthy views are bountiful and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay Orlando and South Florida. Youre a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. Youll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the regions top markets.
Job Summary/Description:
WWSB ABC7 located in Sarasota Florida is searching for the next Lead Producer/Host to partner with an established ensemble cast on the stations lifestyle show called The Suncoast View. Applicants should have a vision of excellence in digital and broadcast production collaborating with the team daily to bring the show to life ultimately connecting with our community in new and exciting ways!
The Suncoast View is considered a true station gem and has become a soughtafter destination in ABC7s broadcast schedule. Fun Smart Talk is what were abouteverything from hot topics and sitdowns with newsmakers and entertainers to live local performances and tempting tastings in our kitchen. This show thrives in the studio and the team is now successfully taking the production on the road with multicamera remotes.
The right candidate understands hosting onset is the easy part of the job. Our next Lead Producer/Host should thrive behind the scenes by being exceptionally wellread and plugged into our community knowing what makes it sizzle and acknowledging where theres still work to be done.
This teammate will be extremely organized helping keep the show calendar stacked and our segments highenergy and engaging. Our next Lead Producer/Host should be able to work the phone and connect with potential guests on social media just as seamlessly as they can work with other newsroom leaders to seek staffing solutions. Clean confident offprompter delivery is a must as is the ability to engage with digital audiences on the ABC7 Live Desk as well as on our website using the stations Content Manager System.
ABC7s Lifestyle Team is an important part of the stations news department so consider this a newsroom leadership position. Expect to have a seat table in weekly managers meetings and when we talk broadcast innovation. After all well need your help dreaming big with digital innovation and crosscompany collaboration.
NOTE: WWSBTV monitors and regularly covers extreme weather threats including strong Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. The Suncoast View Team plays a vital role in the ABC7 newsroom response helping connect viewers and digital users with lifesaving news and information. Safety is always our top priority and all teammates and management are required to be present at the station to serve our local community before during and after a storm.
Duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead and collaborate with an established team of Producer/Hosts to plan produce and broadcast a daily onehour lifestyle program
Seek assess and confirm multiple daily segments leveraging guests and individuals in advance of live and pretaped segments
Research events and issues to go deeper to commit to repurposed segment placement across the broadcast schedule
Produce & present clear confident and thoughtful live and look live reports on digital and broadcast platforms
Plan daily with other news managers for staff and scheduling needs including scheduling of Photographers Editors and Producers.
Be proficient in all MMJ Workflows including ENG Camera LiveU and Edius operations
Create and publish meaningful unique digital videos using platforms like Canva
Clip videos and write stories for the website and upgrade that content for digital enhancements including extended CTV and Live Desk production
Drive CTV adoption and engagement with news and marketing teams to create and promote exclusive CTV content on platforms like Roku Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
Collaborate with the Sales Team on the production of sponsored segments for broadcast
Organize and Leverage UserGenerated Content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Lead efforts to increase social referrals by developing engaging shareable content that drives users to WWSB platforms.
Seek counsel regularly from and assist other station and lifestyle show leaders throughout Gray Media.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Seamless engagement with an ensemble cast on live unscripted television and behind the scenes in the newsroom.
Eagerness to see the possible and to lead teammates of varying experience levels with positive engagement.
College degree in communication or journalism with a strict adherence to copyright clearance and ethics.
Ability to create write and publish content on station broadcast digital and social platforms.
At least two years of oncamera hosting experience and three years of producing experience are preferred.
Enthusiasm for emerging technology and new production workflows.
Ability to pivot into breaking news production and workflows as necessary.
Availability to work early mornings afternoons evenings and holidays as deemed necessary.
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
WWSBTV/Gray Media is a drugfree 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
