Newscast Producer - Wrdw/Wagt

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 WRDW/WAGT:

WRDW/WAGT has a 70 year history of community commitment and located in a new state-of-the-art facility producing 40 hours of local news as well as content for its digital and streaming platforms. We are located in Augusta, a city that boosts a booming economy and year-round outdoor recreation. Although we are home of the world famous Masters Golf Tournament, there's much more than golf. Whether it's fishing, kayaking, boating, hiking, there's something for everyone. Foodies aren't disappointed. If you like to explore beyond the city, the city is 2 hours from the beaches, 3 hours from the mountains. WRDW-TV/WAGT is owned by Gray Media Group, offering free healthcare options, continuing education, and some of the best benefits in the broadcast industry.

Job Summary/Description:

WRDW/WAGT in Augusta, Georgia has an immediate opening for a full-time news producer to join our news team. Applicants will be responsible for locating, generating, writing local, regional, and national news stories. Successful candidates possess good news judgment, willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team, solid broadcast style writing, and accuracy to detail under tight deadlines.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Pitching, writing, developing, and showcasing news stories.
• Organizing various elements of a newscast.
• Showcasing content with graphics, video, and station branding.
• Writing clearly in broadcast style with attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrating responsible editorial and ethical judgment and knowledge of media law.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and managers to carry out a vision of a compelling newscast that's strong on content and creativity.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in journalism or mass communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism.
• Hands-on experience with a television newsroom internship and/or campus newscast is strongly preferred.

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

• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well