News Producer (Primary)

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+| Category: | || Media - Journalism - Newspaper | |+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+| Position/Title: | || NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVVA | |+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+| Details: | || | || About Gray Media: | || | || Gray Media 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 WVVA: | || | || Nestled in the heart of the | || Appalachian Mountains in Natures | || Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, | || WV, WVVA is centrally located in | || many major markets. The two | || Virginia's are home to | || world-class white-water rafting, | || thousands of miles of hiking | || trails, skiing and so much more. | || We love living here! | || | || Job Summary/Description: | || | || WVVA is looking to fill an | || important broadcast news producer | || position! This is a rare | || opportunity to join our team! The | || producer is one of the most | || crucial positions in a newsroom. | || The successful candidate must be | || able to produce creative, | || compelling, visually appealing | || newscasts every day. The position | || requires someone who is a strong | || leader, an excellent | || communicator, organized, and | || passionate about the news. | || Candidate must be an excellent | || writer for all multi-platform | || content. Were looking for a | || hardworking journalist who can | || create an experience for our | || viewers, not simply write and | || organize news stories. | || | || No phone calls, please. | || | || Duties/Responsibilities include, | || but not limited to: | || | || Prioritize, organize, and produce | || compelling newscasts. | || Maintain working knowledge of | || current events, community issues, | || and local contacts. | || Responsible for oversight of live | || broadcasts and up-to-the-minute | || editorial decisions. | || Must be strong at managing | || breaking news and severe weather | || coverage. | || Must be able to think | || strategically from the producer | || chair daily, as well as motivate | || your team to execute your | || vision. | || Must have strong communication | || skills in both newsroom and | || master control. | || Experience with Edius and or ENPS | || a plus. | || Strong skills working with | || digital media and the ability to | || post stories to multimedia | || platforms. | || Ability to be a team player and | || maintain a professional attitude. | || | || Qualifications/Requirements: | || | || 1-2 years of newscast producing | || experience preferred. | || Bachelors degree in journalism or | || communications field preferred. | || Video editing experience | || preferred. | || Flexible work schedule required, | || must be willing to work a variety |