Job Description
EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - WGGB
Full-Time
WGGB-Station-Spingfld, MA
1300 Liberty Street
Springfield, MA 01104, USA
Description
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WGGB:
Winner of the Gray Television 2023 Station Of The Year Award, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40 (WGGB), Fox 6 (EGGB), and CBS 3 (WSHM). We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events
Job Summary/Description:
Western Mass News is looking for an Executive Producer, to help oversee our group of newscast Producers. We take pride in Getting Answers for our viewers and look to incorporate that throughout our on-air newscasts and digital platforms.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee the stacking of newscasts, weekly shows, and special coverage
- Proofread scripts and graphics for accuracy
- Respond as appropriate to Breaking News (re-routing crews, changing content)
- Set schedule for Producers, assuring shifts are covered
- May produce newscasts when needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education - Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience - 3+ years experience as a Producer or Executive Producer also experience using digital video editing programs, internet production tools, and newscast producing spfwqre a plus.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and work as a member of a team.
- Must possess advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
- Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
- Must be results oriented.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a creative, fast paced environment.
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
- Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
Qualified, interested applicants may 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
How To Apply
Qualified, interested applicants may 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
