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Senior News Producer - WCTV
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Gray Local Media, Inc
Miccosukee, FL (In Person)
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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.About WCTV:
WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS Affiliate in Tallahassee, with a coverage area of about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a well-established newsroom, where rising talent has an opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced journalists. The expectations are high in our newsroom. The right candidate can expect to cover everything from breaking news to severe weather, major political headlines, and heartfelt features.Job Summary/Description:
WCTV is searching for a Senior Producer to lead our dayside producing team. You'll know the mechanics of producing compelling, happening-now newscasts. The right candidate will work side-by-side with veteran journalists. S/he will be responsible for producing our most-watched evening newscast. As a newsroom, we break news on our website, push it on social, and add emotion and perspective on television. As a Senior Producer, you'll be rolling up your sleeves to help us achieve success. This is more than show-stacking. To qualify, you must demonstrate that you know the basics of producing. You'll also need to understand writing for the ear versus the eye, and how to write for your video. You must know how to select stories, stack a rundown, and time in the booth. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Works alongside News Managers, Anchors, and Reporters to create and execute newscasts
- Selects, showcases, and writes local, regional, national, and international content for presentation.
- Makes graphics and lower thirds for all stories, and edits video.
- Collaborates with anchors on breaking news, trending, and feature stories.
- Writes copy for web and edits video for playback
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1-2 years of producing experience in a commercial newsroom required
- Demonstrated ability to write for both the ear and the eye
- Understanding of contemporary showcasing techniques, including maps, lower thirds, and text over video
- Knowledge of video editing and scripting software
- Working knowledge of web and social platforms If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.