News Producer (Asso) - Wvlt
News Producer (Asso) - Wvlt
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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 WVLT:
WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville Tennessee. We produce 58 hours of local news per week on our CBS and CW stations. At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessees flagship campus Knoxville sports a walkable downtown a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine a diverse and robust employment sector advanced medical care and amenities found in big cities yet maintains a smalltown feel.
Job Summary/Description:
WVLT is looking for a talented News Producer to join our awardwinning team. This position works closely with the Executive Producer and News Director in addition to having direct communication with Technical Media Producers Digital Content Team Assignment Manager Reporters and other news staff. In this position you will be responsible for the content and flow of newscasts and digital content and the overall quality of our news product. You will lead the charge in the development of our newscasts and digital content to meet a high standard.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Must be strong at managing breaking news and severe weather coverage and be able to make sound splitsecond decisions during live broadcasts
Strong skills in posting to the web working with social media and gathering usergenerated content
Knows how to execute a strategic plan from the producer chair consistently implement strategies within the content on a daily basis and motivate those on their shift to execute the vision
Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
Ability to perform well under pressure experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
Ability to identify problems and provide solutions
A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
Produce a daily newscast
Conceptualize a newscast rundown
Collaborate with EP field crews and the assignment desk to determine the content of the newscast
Write scripts
Research stories
Pitch story ideas
Participate in editorial meetings
Preview material before air
Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements
Create compelling graphics
Incorporate and coordinate breaking news
Work to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts
Execute the show from the control room
Meet all show timing requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
Flexible work hours required must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to mornings afternoons evenings late nights holidays weekends and possible overtime hours.
Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product
Must be resultsoriented
Ability to focus on the coordination of daily and longrange segments from first contact to onair products. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a creative fastpaced environment
Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure
Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred
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)
WVLTTV/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
