NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WFSB

Gray Television, Inc
Rocky Hill, CT , US
Full-time

Job Summary / Description :

Connecticut's TV station is looking for a News Producer with a vision, a passion, and a plan. You'll spend your day crafting a newscast and collaborating with a newsroom team that's more like a family to make the on-air magic happen.

Each day is a chance to flex your creativity muscles, show off your writing, and create a show from scratch. You'll thrive under pressure and jump into action when there's breaking news yet stay calm, cool, and collected steering the ship in the control room.

If you're a big thinker, with innovative ideas and live for an adrenaline rush this opportunity is for you!

Duties / Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

  • Produce daily newscast
  • Conceptualize newscast rundown
  • Collaborate with EP, field crews, and assignment desk to determine content of the newscast
  • Write scripts
  • Research stories
  • Pitch story ideas
  • Participate in editorial meetings
  • Preview material before air
  • Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements
  • Create compelling graphics
  • Incorporate and coordinate breaking news
  • Work to constantly improve and evolve look and execution of newscasts
  • Execute show from control room
  • Meet all show timing requirements

Qualifications / Requirements :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and / or experience.

Experience : One to two years of producing or production support experience for a television, cable, or college station.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

  • Experience using ENPS, internet production tools, and Edius a plus.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
  • Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
  • Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
  • Must be results-oriented.
  • Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air products. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
  • Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.
  • Travel Required (Approximate)

Interested applicants may go to, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references

Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

WFSB-TV / Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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