Senior News Producer Wctv

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WCTV:

WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS Affiliate in Tallahassee. This is an opportunity to continue your career in a well-established newsroom working side-by-side with award-winning journalists. We believe in big showcased coverage on our broadcast and digital platforms and so should you.

Every day our journalists strive to produce memorable moments with targeted content featuring unforgettable characters and unprecedented access. Give our live stream a watch before you apply; youll see what we mean. If you have what it takes youll be working with industry veterans with valuable market experience.

Tallahassee is a vibrant city and some of the most desirable beaches are just about an hour away. Here youll travel up and down hilly canopy roads lined with Live Oaks and Spanish moss. Tallahassee is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with numerous walking and biking trails. Beautiful beaches are a little more than an hour away.

Job Summary/Description:

WCTV is searching for a Senior Producer to lead our dayside producing team. Youll know the mechanics of producing compelling happening-now newscasts. The right candidate will work side-by-side with veteran journalists. S/he will be responsible for producing our most-watched evening newscast.

As a newsroom we break news on our website push it on social and add emotion and perspective on television. As a Senior Producer youll be rolling up your sleeves to help us achieve success.

This is more than show-stacking. To qualify you must demonstrate that you know the basics of producing. Youll also need to understand writing for the ear versus the eye and how to write for your video. You must know how to select stories stack a rundown and time in the booth.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Works alongside News Managers Anchors and Reporters to create and execute newscasts
Selects showcases and writes local regional national and international content for presentation.
Makes graphics and lower thirds for all stories and edits video.
Collaborates with anchors on breaking news trending and feature stories.
Writes copy for web and edits video for playback

Qualifications/Requirements:

1-2 years of producing experience in a commercial newsroom required
Demonstrated ability to write for both the ear and the eye
Understanding of contemporary showcasing techniques including maps lower thirds and text over video
Knowledge of video editing and scripting software
Working knowledge of web and social platforms

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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 )

WCTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media 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 Media 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

Senior IC