Job Summary/Description:
WALA Fox 10News is looking for a dynamic producer to join its award-winning news team. The successful candidate must have a great attitude, and desire to create memorable newscasts. You should value accuracy, be a strong writer and good communicator. You will search ENPS and multiple other sources for stories, including Fox & CNN. You must maintain strong working relationships with anchors, reporters and other producers.
The position requires you to have a flexible schedule and fill-in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
– Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
– Work with reporters and news managers to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
– Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
– Use creative production techniques such as graphics and other forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
– Research for facts and credibility.
– Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
– Deliver unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
– Collaborate with reporters and management in the development of broadcast content such as newscasts, promotions, and teases.
– Evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas.
– Develop and organize newscasts.
– Make time-sensitive decisions.
– Write clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines.
– Demonstrate creativity and strong editorial judgment.
– Follow journalistic and libel laws.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Candidate should have a college degree in journalism or related field.
Prior experience working in a newsroom is a plus.
Knowledge of ENPS newsroom system is a plus.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references
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, 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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Qualifications:
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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 WALA:
WALA FOX10 is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market (DMA #57), producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the market’s Gulf Coast. The main studio is located in Mobile, Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras). WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its renowned and historic commitment to the community. The Mobile/Pensacola market is a unique region blending southern charm, a warm climate and white sand beaches.