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Form of workAbout 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 WVUE:
WVUE is the FOX affiliate in New Orleans, LA., the nation's 50th largest market (Nielsen 2019.) FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism.
Job Summary/Description:
WVUE FOX 8 in New Orleans has an immediate opening for a highly creative and motivated SPORTS PRODUCER. We're looking for someone who lives and breathes local sports. The candidate must be able to work in an experienced, talented sports department and newsroom. Candidate must be an excellent writer for all multi-platform content and should be able to produce exciting, comprehensive sports content for our newscasts, as well as six weekly sports shows.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Must be able to research, plan, produce, and edit WVUE's sports segments in newscasts, as well as sports shows: FOX 8 Live Tailgate, Black & Gold Review, FOX 8 Overtime, Game Plan, Final Bet, FOX 8 Football Friday, Final Play
- Must aggressively manage breaking sports news and be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts
- Strong skills in editing video, sound, and packages, as well as posting stories to the web, working with social media, and gathering of user-generated content
- Ensures scripts and taped segments for sports broadcasts meet expectations
- Assist in the planning of the elements for broadcasts which includes graphics, animations, music, show opens, and the general creative look of the sports shows
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
- Assist in producing and posting FOX 8 Overtime Podcast
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience as a television producer in a top 125 market
- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
- Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours.
- Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA
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)
WVUE-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, and 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 by the first workday.
