Are you a passionate news enthusiast with a knack for storytelling? Do you thrive in high-pressure, dynamic environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! abc27 Local News, a trusted ABC affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Inc., is looking for a talented Newscast Producer to join our team in the vibrant city of Harrisburg, PA.
At abc27 Local News, we are proud to be a prominent player in the top 50 media market. Our commitment to delivering timely, accurate, and compelling news has earned us a dedicated viewership. We offer more than just a job – we provide a supportive team atmosphere, room for growth, and an attractive benefits package.
What You'll Do: As a Newscast Producer, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting our daily broadcasts. Your responsibilities will include:
Storytelling: Evaluate stories and create a seamless, engaging sequence for our newscasts.
Writing: Craft strong, active copy that complements our video content.
Timing: Oversee the timing of our broadcasts to ensure a smooth viewer experience.
Collaboration: Contribute fresh story ideas to our editorial process, work closely with reporters, and make informed decisions in breaking news situations.
Quality Control: Monitor post-production processes to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of our broadcasts.
Content Creation: Write, produce, and edit material that resonates with our target audience.
Team Player: Collaborate effectively with anchors, reporters, videographers, news managers, and production and engineering staff.
Detail-Oriented: Maintain a keen eye for detail in all aspects of your work.
Skills: Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills.
Judgment: Exhibit strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and an understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
What You Bring:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in TV/film or equivalent experience (television broadcast/production).
Passion: A genuine passion for the news industry.
Proactivity: The ability to take initiative and drive success.
More About the Role: This position operates in a high-stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can occur at any time. You'll need to excel at day-to-day multitasking, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and adapting to frequent changes in direction and priority.
Working Conditions: The employee in this position must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, impact co-worker results, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Repetitive movements are required, and work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
If you're a driven, creative, and dedicated professional looking to make your mark in the world of news production, we want to hear from you!
Mar 19, 2024
Full time
Are you a passionate news enthusiast with a knack for storytelling? Do you thrive in high-pressure, dynamic environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! abc27 Local News, a trusted ABC affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Inc., is looking for a talented Newscast Producer to join our team in the vibrant city of Harrisburg, PA.
At abc27 Local News, we are proud to be a prominent player in the top 50 media market. Our commitment to delivering timely, accurate, and compelling news has earned us a dedicated viewership. We offer more than just a job – we provide a supportive team atmosphere, room for growth, and an attractive benefits package.
What You'll Do: As a Newscast Producer, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting our daily broadcasts. Your responsibilities will include:
Storytelling: Evaluate stories and create a seamless, engaging sequence for our newscasts.
Writing: Craft strong, active copy that complements our video content.
Timing: Oversee the timing of our broadcasts to ensure a smooth viewer experience.
Collaboration: Contribute fresh story ideas to our editorial process, work closely with reporters, and make informed decisions in breaking news situations.
Quality Control: Monitor post-production processes to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of our broadcasts.
Content Creation: Write, produce, and edit material that resonates with our target audience.
Team Player: Collaborate effectively with anchors, reporters, videographers, news managers, and production and engineering staff.
Detail-Oriented: Maintain a keen eye for detail in all aspects of your work.
Skills: Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, grammar, and analytical skills.
Judgment: Exhibit strong news judgment, journalistic integrity, and an understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
What You Bring:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in TV/film or equivalent experience (television broadcast/production).
Passion: A genuine passion for the news industry.
Proactivity: The ability to take initiative and drive success.
More About the Role: This position operates in a high-stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can occur at any time. You'll need to excel at day-to-day multitasking, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and adapting to frequent changes in direction and priority.
Working Conditions: The employee in this position must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, impact co-worker results, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Repetitive movements are required, and work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
If you're a driven, creative, and dedicated professional looking to make your mark in the world of news production, we want to hear from you!
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Producer who wants to support newscast production for the formed duopoly in the Washington, DC DMA (Market # 8). The Associate Producer will work closely with Producers, Directors and Anchors to stack, write and edit video within newscasts that must compete in a top-10 market. The role will require outstanding writing skills, careful attention to detail when creating on-air graphics, and assisting with producing new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM and WDCW (CW).
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong writing skills, knowledge of how to showcase big stories, video editing, and the ability to fill-in as a producer. The successful candidate will have previous newsroom experience, preferably in a television news environment.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but there is a huge local news landscape beyond the beltway. The region offers a high quality of life with some of the best museums in the country, year-round theaters, concerts, street festivals and more. The region is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. The region is home to National Parks, bike trails, and the District has been widely recognized for is early adoption of high tech transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters. Washington, DC also boasts an incredible food scene with more than twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. This is a great place to live, a busy news market, and a great place to grow your career.
Assists in multiple production needs for broadcast and digital
Contributes to the editorial process and makes decisions on graphic elements during breaking news situations
Writes for multiple newscasts over the course of a shift
Posts segments and stories on the digital side
Helps work with reporters and write and edit content for broadcast
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources
Always maintain ethical and newsroom content standards
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
Understand brand building directives
Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Ability to develop strong news judgment
Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction
Feb 15, 2024
Full time
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Producer who wants to support newscast production for the formed duopoly in the Washington, DC DMA (Market # 8). The Associate Producer will work closely with Producers, Directors and Anchors to stack, write and edit video within newscasts that must compete in a top-10 market. The role will require outstanding writing skills, careful attention to detail when creating on-air graphics, and assisting with producing new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM and WDCW (CW).
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong writing skills, knowledge of how to showcase big stories, video editing, and the ability to fill-in as a producer. The successful candidate will have previous newsroom experience, preferably in a television news environment.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but there is a huge local news landscape beyond the beltway. The region offers a high quality of life with some of the best museums in the country, year-round theaters, concerts, street festivals and more. The region is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. The region is home to National Parks, bike trails, and the District has been widely recognized for is early adoption of high tech transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters. Washington, DC also boasts an incredible food scene with more than twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. This is a great place to live, a busy news market, and a great place to grow your career.
Assists in multiple production needs for broadcast and digital
Contributes to the editorial process and makes decisions on graphic elements during breaking news situations
Writes for multiple newscasts over the course of a shift
Posts segments and stories on the digital side
Helps work with reporters and write and edit content for broadcast
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources
Always maintain ethical and newsroom content standards
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
Understand brand building directives
Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Ability to develop strong news judgment
Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction
DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
2121 Wisconsin Ave NW #350 Washington, DC 20007
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Producer who wants to support newscast production for the formed duopoly in the Washington, DC DMA (Market # 8). The Associate Producer will work closely with Producers, Directors and Anchors to stack, write and edit video within newscasts that must compete in a top-10 market. The role will require outstanding writing skills, careful attention to detail when creating on-air graphics, and assisting with producing new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM and WDCW (CW).
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong writing skills, knowledge of how to showcase big stories, video editing, and the ability to fill-in as a producer. The successful candidate will have previous newsroom experience, preferably in a television news environment.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but there is a huge local news landscape beyond the beltway. The region offers a high quality of life with some of the best museums in the country, year-round theaters, concerts, street festivals and more. The region is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. The region is home to National Parks, bike trails, and the District has been widely recognized for is early adoption of high tech transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters. Washington, DC also boasts an incredible food scene with more than twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. This is a great place to live, a busy news market, and a great place to grow your career.
Assists in multiple production needs for broadcast and digital
Contributes to the editorial process and makes decisions on graphic elements during breaking news situations
Writes for multiple newscasts over the course of a shift
Posts segments and stories on the digital side
Helps work with reporters and write and edit content for broadcast
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources
Always maintain ethical and newsroom content standards
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
Understand brand building directives
Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Ability to develop strong news judgment
Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction
Dec 04, 2023
Full time
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Producer who wants to support newscast production for the formed duopoly in the Washington, DC DMA (Market # 8). The Associate Producer will work closely with Producers, Directors and Anchors to stack, write and edit video within newscasts that must compete in a top-10 market. The role will require outstanding writing skills, careful attention to detail when creating on-air graphics, and assisting with producing new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM and WDCW (CW).
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong writing skills, knowledge of how to showcase big stories, video editing, and the ability to fill-in as a producer. The successful candidate will have previous newsroom experience, preferably in a television news environment.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but there is a huge local news landscape beyond the beltway. The region offers a high quality of life with some of the best museums in the country, year-round theaters, concerts, street festivals and more. The region is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. The region is home to National Parks, bike trails, and the District has been widely recognized for is early adoption of high tech transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters. Washington, DC also boasts an incredible food scene with more than twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. This is a great place to live, a busy news market, and a great place to grow your career.
Assists in multiple production needs for broadcast and digital
Contributes to the editorial process and makes decisions on graphic elements during breaking news situations
Writes for multiple newscasts over the course of a shift
Posts segments and stories on the digital side
Helps work with reporters and write and edit content for broadcast
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources
Always maintain ethical and newsroom content standards
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
Understand brand building directives
Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Ability to develop strong news judgment
Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction
DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
2121 Wisconsin Ave NW #350 Washington, DC 20007
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Producer who wants to support newscast production for the formed duopoly in the Washington, DC DMA (Market # 8). The Associate Producer will work closely with Producers, Directors and Anchors to stack, write and edit video within newscasts that must compete in a top-10 market. The role will require outstanding writing skills, careful attention to detail when creating on-air graphics, and assisting with producing new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM and WDCW (CW).
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong writing skills, knowledge of how to showcase big stories, video editing, and the ability to fill-in as a producer. The successful candidate will have previous newsroom experience, preferably in a television news environment.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but there is a huge local news landscape beyond the beltway. The region offers a high quality of life with some of the best museums in the country, year-round theaters, concerts, street festivals and more. The region is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. The region is home to National Parks, bike trails, and the District has been widely recognized for is early adoption of high tech transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters. Washington, DC also boasts an incredible food scene with more than twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. This is a great place to live, a busy news market, and a great place to grow your career.
Assists in multiple production needs for broadcast and digital
Contributes to the editorial process and makes decisions on graphic elements during breaking news situations
Writes for multiple newscasts over the course of a shift
Posts segments and stories on the digital side
Helps work with reporters and write and edit content for broadcast
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources
Always maintain ethical and newsroom content standards
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
Understand brand building directives
Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Ability to develop strong news judgment
Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction
Dec 04, 2023
Full time
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Producer who wants to support newscast production for the formed duopoly in the Washington, DC DMA (Market # 8). The Associate Producer will work closely with Producers, Directors and Anchors to stack, write and edit video within newscasts that must compete in a top-10 market. The role will require outstanding writing skills, careful attention to detail when creating on-air graphics, and assisting with producing new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM and WDCW (CW).
Candidate must have a proven track record of strong writing skills, knowledge of how to showcase big stories, video editing, and the ability to fill-in as a producer. The successful candidate will have previous newsroom experience, preferably in a television news environment.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but there is a huge local news landscape beyond the beltway. The region offers a high quality of life with some of the best museums in the country, year-round theaters, concerts, street festivals and more. The region is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. The region is home to National Parks, bike trails, and the District has been widely recognized for is early adoption of high tech transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters. Washington, DC also boasts an incredible food scene with more than twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. This is a great place to live, a busy news market, and a great place to grow your career.
Assists in multiple production needs for broadcast and digital
Contributes to the editorial process and makes decisions on graphic elements during breaking news situations
Writes for multiple newscasts over the course of a shift
Posts segments and stories on the digital side
Helps work with reporters and write and edit content for broadcast
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources
Always maintain ethical and newsroom content standards
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute
Understand brand building directives
Interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Ability to develop strong news judgment
Possess journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction
Come and join the best sports team in the Midstate of Pennsylvania. We are in central proximity to major metropolitan areas, including, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., New York, and more. Our fantastic work and play community is rich in history including Gettysburg, Lancaster, and Harrisburg. Join our family that is committed to being part of the fabric of our communities and a leader in bringing local news and sports coverage to our viewers.
The Sports Reporter/Anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content
Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
Participates in promotional activities, including public appearances
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Shoots videos for sports reports
Sets up, composes and executes video shots
Maintains video equipment
Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities
Fluency in English, bi-lingual a plus
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad-lib when required
Minimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Jul 05, 2023
Full time
Come and join the best sports team in the Midstate of Pennsylvania. We are in central proximity to major metropolitan areas, including, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., New York, and more. Our fantastic work and play community is rich in history including Gettysburg, Lancaster, and Harrisburg. Join our family that is committed to being part of the fabric of our communities and a leader in bringing local news and sports coverage to our viewers.
The Sports Reporter/Anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content
Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
Participates in promotional activities, including public appearances
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Shoots videos for sports reports
Sets up, composes and executes video shots
Maintains video equipment
Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities
Fluency in English, bi-lingual a plus
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad-lib when required
Minimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU-TV, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, IN seeks a News Director who will lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of journalists. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for WNDU-TV and our WNDU Digital and Social platforms. The successful candidate will bring an established record of recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse newsroom.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Work with the News Management team including the Assistant News Director, Executive Producers, and Digital Content Manager to initiate and manage well branded content * Make editorial decisions on content * Effectively communicate goals and plans for the newsroom and ensure those plans are carried out by all staff members * Oversee, with the help of News Management, all Anchors/Reporters, MMJ's, Producers, as well as Assignment Editors/Digital Content Producers on story enterprise, development and generate strong branded content. * Execute Breaking News and Severe Weather coverage plans * Plan and execute "Big Story" coverage * Hold all staff members accountable daily * Conduct regular feedback sessions with all employees * Participate in editorial and planning meetings * Monitor newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff is meeting standards * Maintain a high level of confidentiality * Protect and defend journalistic integrity of the news product * Ensure the news team follows best practices on all platforms * Execute news strategies developed by news and station management * Work well with all station departments/managers
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Five years of previous experience in newsroom leadership is required, as well as strong communication and organizational skills * You will be called upon to provide strategic direction for daily news coverage, as well as work closely with the General Manager on long range planning, station initiatives and be able to demonstrate a history of cross functional collaboration * Creativity and passion for news, leadership in teaching and coaching team members * Ability to multi-task in high stress situations * A degree in Journalism or Mass Communications is preferred * Knowledge and understanding in using various digital and social platforms * Strong management, communication and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community * Proven leadership ability * Exceptional organizational skills * Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
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
WNDU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
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, and 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time , be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Communication or related field.
Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field.
Experience
Preferred
5 years: previous experience in newsroom leadership is required, as well as strong communication and organizational skills
Apr 05, 2023
Full time
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU-TV, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, IN seeks a News Director who will lead, mentor, and develop the next generation of journalists. We are looking for a dynamic news professional who excels with high expectations, passion, and dedication. The News Director will lead and manage news coverage for WNDU-TV and our WNDU Digital and Social platforms. The successful candidate will bring an established record of recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse newsroom.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Work with the News Management team including the Assistant News Director, Executive Producers, and Digital Content Manager to initiate and manage well branded content * Make editorial decisions on content * Effectively communicate goals and plans for the newsroom and ensure those plans are carried out by all staff members * Oversee, with the help of News Management, all Anchors/Reporters, MMJ's, Producers, as well as Assignment Editors/Digital Content Producers on story enterprise, development and generate strong branded content. * Execute Breaking News and Severe Weather coverage plans * Plan and execute "Big Story" coverage * Hold all staff members accountable daily * Conduct regular feedback sessions with all employees * Participate in editorial and planning meetings * Monitor newscasts and digital news coverage to ensure staff is meeting standards * Maintain a high level of confidentiality * Protect and defend journalistic integrity of the news product * Ensure the news team follows best practices on all platforms * Execute news strategies developed by news and station management * Work well with all station departments/managers
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Five years of previous experience in newsroom leadership is required, as well as strong communication and organizational skills * You will be called upon to provide strategic direction for daily news coverage, as well as work closely with the General Manager on long range planning, station initiatives and be able to demonstrate a history of cross functional collaboration * Creativity and passion for news, leadership in teaching and coaching team members * Ability to multi-task in high stress situations * A degree in Journalism or Mass Communications is preferred * Knowledge and understanding in using various digital and social platforms * Strong management, communication and people skills required to supervise and interact daily with staff and the community * Proven leadership ability * Exceptional organizational skills * Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
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
WNDU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
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, and 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time , be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Communication or related field.
Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field.
Experience
Preferred
5 years: previous experience in newsroom leadership is required, as well as strong communication and organizational skills
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 WNDU:
WNDU is the “This is Home” television station in Michiana! Our station has a positive team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of The University of Notre Dame. Our station is owned by Gray Television, one of the largest broadcasting groups in the nation with the most #1 news stations in the country. Gray believes in local, so it’s our priority to serve our community here in Michiana. Gray also believes in investing in our local stations, making sure that we have the finest people and the newest technology available. WNDU is in an ideal location, close to both Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-class education, sports, arts and entertainment. Joining our team here at WNDU presents an excellent opportunity to grow and excel in your career!
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU is looking for a talented News Producer to join our award-winning team. This position works closely with the Executive Producer and News Director in addition to having direct communication with Technical Media Producers, Assignment Manager, Reporters, and other news staff. In this position, you will be responsible for the content and flow of newscasts and web content and the overall quality of our news product. You will lead the charge in the development of our newscasts to meet a high standard.
Duties/Responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Great conversational writing skills • Strong editorial and communication skills • Work well under a deadline • Adapt to breaking news and developing stories • Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts with excellent use of video and graphics to enhance storytelling • Communicate with anchors, field crews, reporters and control room staff • Write content for the station website and social media
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education Requirements - • College Degree in Journalism Prior Work Experience - • Producing experience while earning college degree or producing experience at a television station Other Requirements - A pre-employment and motor vehicle record check are required.
Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your cover letter, resume, and references
WNDU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Feb 20, 2023
Full time
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 WNDU:
WNDU is the “This is Home” television station in Michiana! Our station has a positive team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of The University of Notre Dame. Our station is owned by Gray Television, one of the largest broadcasting groups in the nation with the most #1 news stations in the country. Gray believes in local, so it’s our priority to serve our community here in Michiana. Gray also believes in investing in our local stations, making sure that we have the finest people and the newest technology available. WNDU is in an ideal location, close to both Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-class education, sports, arts and entertainment. Joining our team here at WNDU presents an excellent opportunity to grow and excel in your career!
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU is looking for a talented News Producer to join our award-winning team. This position works closely with the Executive Producer and News Director in addition to having direct communication with Technical Media Producers, Assignment Manager, Reporters, and other news staff. In this position, you will be responsible for the content and flow of newscasts and web content and the overall quality of our news product. You will lead the charge in the development of our newscasts to meet a high standard.
Duties/Responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Great conversational writing skills • Strong editorial and communication skills • Work well under a deadline • Adapt to breaking news and developing stories • Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts with excellent use of video and graphics to enhance storytelling • Communicate with anchors, field crews, reporters and control room staff • Write content for the station website and social media
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education Requirements - • College Degree in Journalism Prior Work Experience - • Producing experience while earning college degree or producing experience at a television station Other Requirements - A pre-employment and motor vehicle record check are required.
Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your cover letter, resume, and references
WNDU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company