Newscast Producer Wafb

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 such markets 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 and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WAFB:

WAFB located in Baton Rouge is known for its long history of award-winning news weather and sports coverage and its deep commitment to serving South Louisiana.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFB located in Baton Rouge is seeking a newscast content producer to join our team.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Newscast Production: Produce highly engaging fast-paced and accurate newscasts. This role specifically entails producing Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts as well as weekday newscasts as assigned.
* Content Creation & Writing: Write clear concise and compelling broadcast copy (VOs VOSOTs Packages) under tight deadlines ensuring all scripts adhere to AP style and station standards.
* Show Development & Pacing: Craft creative rundowns with strong editorial judgment dramatic showcase elements and impactful graphics to keep viewers engaged.
* Team Collaboration: Partner closely with anchors reporters photographers and control room staff to execute seamless live broadcasts.
* Real-Time Decision Making: Manage breaking news weather updates and live field reporter elements dynamically from the control room.
* Multi-Platform Integration: Coordinate with the digital team to ensure breaking news and key stories are updated across web mobile and social media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Digital Media or equivalent experience.
* Excellent writing and editing skills;
* Ability to make sound editorial judgments under deadline; strong fact-checking and verification habits.
* Comfortable collaborating across teams and taking direction while also working independently.
* Flexible schedule willingness (nights/weekends/holidays as news demands).

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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WAFB-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

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