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Gray Media · 19 hours ago

EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - WIS

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead their Sunrise newscasts at WIS. The role involves overseeing editorial decision-making, content creation, and ensuring the execution of high-quality journalism across multiple platforms.

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Responsibilities

Brand Execution – Responsible for the daily execution of our Your First Alert brand promise and editorial standards
Content Leadership – Work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director to craft daily content decisions across all platforms
Editorial Direction – Lead and actively participate in editorial discussions, review rundowns and scripts, develop and amend coverage plans
Newscast Excellence – Refine showcasing for our dynamic on-air newscasts and oversee live on-air product during designated hours
Breaking News – Act with urgency and immediacy; demonstrate how to be first and best with stories on all platforms
Multiplatform Strategy – Collaborate with the Digital Content Manager and news leadership to execute an effective content strategy across web, apps, social media, and multiple dayparts
Team Leadership – Keep producers engaged and enriched through consistent, constructive conversations and training
Operations Management – Manage producer schedules and show assignments
Quality Control – Oversee consistent creation of urgent, nimble, and local multiplatform content through strong leadership and accountability
Special Projects – Collaborate on special projects and major event coverage
Production Support – Produce newscasts as needed (fill-in capacity)

Qualification

Line-producing experienceNews judgmentLeadership capabilityManaging editorial workflowsBachelor's degreeJournalistic integrityHigh-pressure environment

Required

Minimum 3-5 years of line-producing experience in a news environment/Preferably 2 years in an Executive Producer or comparable leadership role
Excellent news judgment and journalistic integrity
Leadership capability to guide producers and reporters in a fast-paced news environment
Experience managing newscast rundowns, scripts, and editorial workflows
Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Company

Gray Media

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Gray Media is a broadcast company that owns and operates television stations in 31 markets across the country.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.4B
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B

Leadership Team

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Alan Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations
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James Finch
VP Of News Services
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