NEWSCAST PRODUCER - WITN

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 WITN:

WITN News has been Your Breaking News and Weather Authority for Eastern North Carolina for 65 years. We produce 38.5 hours of news per week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis on our digital platforms. We’re in the rapidly growing Greenville/New Bern/Washington DMA (100), with bureaus in New Bern and Jacksonville. We serve Beaufort, Bertie, Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrell, and Washington counties. WITN is the dominant station in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

WITN is in search of a newscast producer responsible for producing daily live newscast.

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

- Line produce one-hour live newscast daily 
- Select content 
- Write scripts 
- Edit video
- Coordinate with digital producers on cross-platform content 
- Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, and others to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast 
- Produce live breaking news and special event coverage 
- Participate in daily editorial meetings

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered 
- Experience producing with multiple live sources preferred
- Excellent writing, showcasing, time management skills required

◘ Come join our dynamic team, apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters (WITN-TV) 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.