NEWS PRODUCER - WLOX

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 WLOX:

WLOX-TV is the number one station on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We produce award-winning news on both WLOX ABC and WLOX CBS. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WLOX.com, the WLOX News app, the WLOX Weather app, Gulf Coast Weekend and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. 

WLOX - Biloxi, MS  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa8VB4Jt0bY&feature=youtu.be

Job Summary/Description:  

WLOX News is ready to hire an innovative News Producer, someone who can produce news as it happens, and develop robust content for the number one station on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We produce award-winning news on WLOX ABC, WLOX CBS and WLOX.com. If you're hungry to showcase urgent daily content on the top newscasts in Coastal Mississippi, then you belong in the WLOX News Now newsroom.

The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Develop story ideas
* Build an array of sources
* Produce breaking news on TV and the WLOX Digital 
desk
* Know how the stories in a newscast impact viewers and the community
* Adjust on the fly when breaking news changes our coverage plans
* Write content for WLOX.com and station's social media platforms
* Be a leader in the newsroom
* Be able to work long hours covering breaking news online, including holidays and weekends

Qualifications/Requirements:

This position requires applicable college degree and at least one year experience at a broadcast station. Also requires a clean driving record, proof of insurability and a valid driver's license.

* College degree preferred
* Valid drivers license required 

◘ Come join our dynamic news team, apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings search for station call letters and attach your resume 

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.