News Producer (Primary) Wlbt

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations 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 WLBT:

WLBT is Mississippis flagship television station and the clear #1 local TV and digital media brand in Central Mississippi. As an NBC affiliate WLBT consistently delivers award-winning local news coverage and we keep our viewers safe and informed with the most accurate First Alert Weather team. Located in the states largest TV market and capital city our area features top-tier museums multiple universities and the states leading medical facilities including the renowned University of Mississippi Medical Center. With Mississippis mild climate outdoor recreation is a way of life supported by an extensive network of walking running and cycling trails throughout the metro. And for quick getaways Jackson is just a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and all the fun you can handle in New Orleans.

Sports fans will feel right at home here. Our DMA includes two SWAC programs Jackson State and Alcorn State and fans of SEC athletics are near four powerhouse schools: Ole Miss Mississippi State Alabama and LSU. Pro sports are close by as well with Saints and Pelicans action in New Orleans and Grizzlies games in Memphis.

Job Summary/Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented News Producer to join our newsroom. This role is responsible for creating and organizing engaging newscasts coordinating story coverage and working closely with anchors reporters and newsroom staff to deliver accurate timely and compelling content to our audience.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- 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

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelors 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

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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WLBT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

AdditionalInfo:

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 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.

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