NEWS PRODUCER - WECT

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The company serves 117 full-power television markets, reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households. Its portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated station. Gray Media also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (47 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WECT has been serving southeastern North Carolina for over 70 years, covering the rapidly growing Wilmington market and the coastal Cape Fear Region (New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen Counties). As the dominant broadcast station in the market, WECT delivers local news across on-air, online, mobile, and streaming platforms.

About the Role

WECT is seeking a driven, creative news producer to collaborate with a team of talented professionals in creating compelling newscasts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent news judgment, superb writing skills, and a talent for showcasing stories effectively. This role requires a self-starter who can handle tight deadlines while managing planning, producing, and occasional digital responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce live newscasts daily
• Select stories and determine story order
• Write broadcast and digital scripts
• Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, reporters, photographers, editors, and others to ensure execution of high-quality newscasts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Experience as a producer preferred, but not required
• Ability to work at a high level under tight deadlines
• Scheduling flexibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent writing, showcasing, communication, and time management skills
• ENPS experience/knowledge preferred, but not required