NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WTVY

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WTVY

WTVY News 4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News 4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the "Hometown News Leader."

Job Summary/Description

WTVY is looking for a Newscast/Digital Producer to join our news team. You’ll be responsible for creating, writing, and producing one or more of our daily broadcasts and digital content. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling, demonstrate a grasp of local, regional, national, and international news, and be a professional who thrives under deadline pressure.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Producing one or more daily news broadcasts and digital content, including writing, editing, and making editorial decisions about the content in each broadcast.
• Collaborating with anchors, multimedia journalists (MMJ’s), technical media producers (TMP’s), digital producers, and newsroom leadership to create compelling broadcasts and digital content.
• Paying attention to breaking news and routinely incorporating those items into each broadcast.
• Understanding station and corporate-provided research to contribute to daily story assignments, live elements and digital content in each broadcast.
• Monitoring newswires, social media and email for story ideas and updates.
• Assist in copy editing with special attention to journalistic standards, ethical decision-making and legal guidelines.
• Working flexible shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field is preferred, but we will consider and fast-learner with strong writing skills without formal training for our industry.
• Demonstrate visual storytelling experience. (Can include traditional broadcast and/or digital and/or social media examples.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of local, regional, national, and international current events.
• Current driver’s license with a clean driving record is a must.
• Knowledge and experience with standard workplace software including Microsoft applications for email and word processing; previous experience with ENPS, EDIUS, VizRT, Flowics and BitCentral newsroom systems is preferred.
• Please include a portfolio link or video link if you have previous producing experience.

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).

Additional Info:

• Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.