Am Associate News Producer (P/T - W/Day) - Wabi

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WABI

WABI TV5 first signed on in January 1953, becoming Maine's first television station. The station is located at 35 Hildreth Street in Bangor and has a bureau in Waterville, Maine.

WABI TV5 CBS/CW Affiliate - #1 rated legacy station located in Eastern and Central Maine has a proud heritage with a forward-thinking strategy. WABI TV is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage from LOCAL anchors and meteorologists. Along with strong news ratings, and a robust website, SEC/CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our viewers and advertisers.

Job Summary/Description:

This part-time job (25 hrs/week) entails helping to produce 2-and-a-half hour weekday morning newscasts and learning the producer's role sufficiently to serve as a fill-in for that position. There are also opportunities to fill-in during other shifts. The job also requires posting materials to social media and station website.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sending and taking video feeds
• Editing video for air and website
• Sending materials to newscast rundowns
• Timing newscasts
• Assisting with studio prep
• Posting materials to website and social media

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Educational background in electronic mass media/journalism or related discipline
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record preferred

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)

WABI-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License