LIFESTYLE SHOW EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/HOST - WILX

About Gray Television:

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.

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 WILX:

WILX, the highly rated NBC affiliate, located in Lansing Michigan for more than 60 years is on a growth trajectory. WILX currently produces 33 hours of news per week and growing. A market leader in news, digital, and social media WILX News 10 is home to Emmy award winning reporters, and recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters “Station of the Year” award. WILX is a breaking news and weather station, with a strong emphasis on original, local reporting. Our respected main anchors live here and have made WILX their career home. This includes the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our newsroom leadership is known for developing young journalists. Mid-Michigan (Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable area and a great place to live and work. Lansing is just an hour away from Grand Rapids, downtown Detroit, and a day-trip “up north” for some of the most beautiful places in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, wine, craft brew, Broadway shows, Big 10 sports, minor-league baseball, NFL/NBA/NHL games…Michigan has it all!

Job Summary/Description:

Studio 10 is a lifestyle show currently airing 4-5pm weekdays on WILX-TV 10, in Lansing, Michigan. The show celebrates the people, places and events that make mid-Michigan a great place to live! It is a combination of sales/sponsored content and interviews, as well as original reporting from throughout our area. The show airs live and includes live studio guests, pre-produced packages, and field-anchoring. Studio 10 launched in Oct 2020, has been very successful, and is now looking for a EP/Host to take it to the next level.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• The Studio 10 Executive Producer/Host manages this 4pm hour-long lifestyle show on WILX-TV 10 in Lansing MI.
• Oversee entire TV show, website and social media. Responsible for decisions that affect the show in general, as well as day-to-day management.
• Establish and fulfill the show’s vision, goals and objectives.
• Supervise Studio 10 staff, including establishing job descriptions, setting goals and expectations, and reviewing. Staff includes a producer, a co-host/reporter, and two reporters (who also serve as hosts at times.)
• Work with Sales Department on all sponsored elements of the show.
• Manage and coordinate all orientation and training for show staff.
• Maintain editorial control of all content appearing on Studio 10. 
• Responsible for the accuracy of all elements of the show including on air scripts, graphics web stories, etc. to maintain the show’s brand and image.
• Develop an editorial decision-making process, including a weekly editorial meeting with all stakeholders.
• Develop a reporting procedure with News Director and/or General Manager to keep him/her apprised of daily content, in order to collaborate if opportunities arise. 
• Continually brainstorm with staff on story ideas, showcasing and presentation.
• Establish procedures for all elements of the show including booking of guests, production, calendars, etc.
• Motivate staff and encourage “buy in” and teamwork.
• Provide staff feedback and evaluation on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a host or on-air personality
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
• Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead and work well with others.
• Strong editorial skills and ability to think creatively under constant deadline pressure.
• Must have the ability to stay up to date on current events; what’s popular, trendy, etc.

◘ Are you energetic, positive and goal-oriented with a passion to succeed? Our station invites you to send you cover letter and resume to: https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, search for station call letters 

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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.