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Gray Media · 10 hours ago

NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - WANF

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a passionate and experienced producer to join their flagship station's morning news team. The role involves producing morning newscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms, selecting stories, and collaborating with team members to deliver compelling content across various platforms.
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Responsibilities

Produce morning newscast(s) for both broadcast television and streaming platforms from initial planning through on-air delivery; adapt content and pacing for each platform's unique audience
Select stories, determine story order, write broadcast scripts, and create compelling rundowns that serve audience interests across television and digital platforms
Select video, create and/or order graphics and other showcasing elements optimized for both broadcast and streaming delivery that enhance viewer experience and understanding of content
Develop and coordinate content variations for streaming audiences, including exclusive digital segments, extended interviews, or alternative story formats
Work collaboratively with anchors, reporters, digital producers, editors, directors, and other team members to coordinate all elements of the newscast across platforms
Quickly adapt the newscast to breaking news or late-developing stories, ensuring coverage reaches audiences on all platforms
Create and execute a vision for the newscast anchored in our brand pillars and audience research across all distribution channels
Stay current with streaming and digital audience preferences; continuously seek opportunities to maximize engagement across platforms

Qualification

Broadcast productionMulti-platform content productionBroadcast writingNews judgmentTime managementField producingCollaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, or related field
Minimum of 5 years' experience producing and boothing live newscasts
Ability to work effectively during overnight/early morning hours
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong broadcast writing skills and news judgment
Proven track record of working at a high level under tight deadlines
Demonstrated experience producing content for multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, streaming, or social media)
Must provide samples of recent work demonstrating producing experience

Preferred

Experience producing early morning or morning news programming
Proven track record of successful multi-platform or streaming content production
Experience producing for both traditional broadcast and digital-native audiences
Experience in line producing in a medium or large market
Experience producing special projects or unscripted live events
Field producing or segment producing experience

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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