NEWSCAST PRODUCER - WAFB

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 portfolio includes 117 full-power television markets reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households, with 80 markets featuring the top-rated station and 100 markets ranking first or second in average all-day ratings. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets), Gray Digital Media (a full-service digital agency), video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WAFB, located in Baton Rouge, is known for its award-winning news, weather, and sports coverage and its deep commitment to serving South Louisiana.

About the role

WAFB is seeking a newscast content producer to join our team. This role involves producing Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts, as well as weekday newscasts as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Produce highly engaging, fast-paced, and accurate newscasts.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling broadcast copy (VOs, VOSOTs, Packages) under tight deadlines, ensuring adherence to AP style and station standards.
• Craft creative rundowns with strong editorial judgment, dramatic showcase elements, and impactful graphics to maintain viewer engagement.
• Collaborate closely with anchors, reporters, photographers, and control room staff to execute seamless live broadcasts.
• Manage breaking news, weather updates, and live field reporter elements dynamically from the control room.
• Coordinate with the digital team to ensure breaking news and key stories are updated across web, mobile, and social media platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to make sound editorial judgments under deadline.
• Strong fact-checking and verification habits.
• Comfortable collaborating across teams and working independently.
• Flexible schedule willingness (nights, weekends, holidays as news demands).

Gray Media is a drug-free company and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.