SENIOR NEWS PRODUCER - WCTV
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 47 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 WCTV
WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS Affiliate in Tallahassee. This is an opportunity to continue your career in a well-established newsroom, working side-by-side with award-winning journalists. We believe in big, showcased coverage on our broadcast and digital platforms, and so should you. Every day, our journalists strive to produce memorable moments, with targeted content featuring unforgettable characters and unprecedented access. Give our live stream a watch before you apply; you'll see what we mean. If you have what it takes, you'll be working with industry veterans with valuable market experience. Tallahassee is a vibrant city, and some of the most desirable beaches are just about an hour away. Here, you’ll travel up and down hilly canopy roads, lined with Live Oaks and Spanish moss. Tallahassee is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and biking trails. Beautiful beaches are a little more than an hour away.
Job Summary/Description
- 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
Duties/Responsibilities
- 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