+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Category: | | | Media - Journalism - Newspaper | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Position/Title: | | | NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVVA | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Details: | | | | | | About Gray Media: | | | | | | Gray Media 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 WVVA: | | | | | | Nestled in the heart of the | | | Appalachian Mountains in Natures | | | Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, | | | WV, WVVA is centrally located in | | | many major markets. The two | | | Virginia's are home to | | | world-class white-water rafting, | | | thousands of miles of hiking | | | trails, skiing and so much more. | | | We love living here! | | | | | | Job Summary/Description: | | | | | | WVVA is looking to fill an | | | important broadcast news producer | | | position! This is a rare | | | opportunity to join our team! The | | | producer is one of the most | | | crucial positions in a newsroom. | | | The successful candidate must be | | | able to produce creative, | | | compelling, visually appealing | | | newscasts every day. The position | | | requires someone who is a strong | | | leader, an excellent | | | communicator, organized, and | | | passionate about the news. | | | Candidate must be an excellent | | | writer for all multi-platform | | | content. Were looking for a | | | hardworking journalist who can | | | create an experience for our | | | viewers, not simply write and | | | organize news stories. | | | | | | No phone calls, please. | | | | | | Duties/Responsibilities include, | | | but not limited to: | | | | | | Prioritize, organize, and produce | | | compelling newscasts. | | | Maintain working knowledge of | | | current events, community issues, | | | and local contacts. | | | Responsible for oversight of live | | | broadcasts and up-to-the-minute | | | editorial decisions. | | | Must be strong at managing | | | breaking news and severe weather | | | coverage. | | | Must be able to think | | | strategically from the producer | | | chair daily, as well as motivate | | | your team to execute your | | | vision. | | | Must have strong communication | | | skills in both newsroom and | | | master control. | | | Experience with Edius and or ENPS | | | a plus. | | | Strong skills working with | | | digital media and the ability to | | | post stories to multimedia | | | platforms. | | | Ability to be a team player and | | | maintain a professional attitude. | | | | | | Qualifications/Requirements: | | | | | | 1-2 years of newscast producing | | | experience preferred. | | | Bachelors degree in journalism or | | | communications field preferred. | | | Video editing experience | | | preferred. | | | Flexible work schedule required, | | | must be willing to work a variety |