News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

NEWS PRODUCER (ASSO) - WMBF
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 nation's largest owner of top-rated 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 top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated 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 full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.
Job Summary/Description:
WMBF News in Myrtle Beach is searching for a motivated and dynamic producer to join our award-winning news team. Our producers are newsroom leaders who are responsible not only for their own newscast, but also help make content decisions and confirm information for the entire newsroom. A successful candidate will be able to adapt quickly to breaking news or when new stories are confirmed, work well in a team, be a strong writer, and have a passion for showcasing and storytelling.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Develop and produce a newscast to include writing, story selection, showcasing, and editing.
* Be available for severe weather coverage.
* Use both newscast writing and AP style.
* Contribute story ideas during daily editorial meetings.
* May include other newsroom tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* A college degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related field is required
* Ideal candidates will have at least one year of news-producing experience
* Must be team-oriented, have the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback
* Must have the ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage
* Must be able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and during breaking news
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Flexible when it comes to day-to-day roles in the newsroom
* Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing software (EDIUS) is a plus
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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)
WMBF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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