Albany,GA
Gray Television
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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 WALB:
WALB is owned by Gray Television and is an NBC, ABC, CW, Bounce and Circle affiliate. The station services over 30 counties across southwest Georgia.
WALB-TV is the dominant #1 news station and award-winning NBC / ABC affiliate in Albany, GA. WALB began broadcasting on April 7th, 1954 becoming the flagship TV station of Gray Television. We service more than 40 counties across South Georgia, including two news bureaus in the cities of Tifton and Valdosta.
Job Summary/Description:
WALB is seeking a passionate journalist to join our dominant news team as a digital producer. As such, you will write and produce digital stories on multiple formats, manage live streams, and collaborate with TV reporters and managers. You will be trained to become a news manager.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
? Gathering data and relevant information on local and national newsworthy events.
? Create and present accurate, fair, unbiased news content as assigned.
? Responsible for providing news and information across multiple platforms and presenting content both inside WALB studios and remotely.
? Develop and maintain a network of news sources to create exclusive local news content
? Stay current on both local and national news events
? Work cross-functionally and cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines
? Ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers/news sites, professional journals, technical reports and legal documents
? Ability to interpret information to establish facts and determine truth.
Qualifications/Requirements:
? Experience writing digital news stories and preferred experience working on a digital team on a professional news team.
? Basic understanding of Windows-based electronics and the ability to learn ENPS as well as new systems as they are implemented.
? BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background.
? Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
? Must be willing to work in Albany, GA.
Come join our dynamic team, 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
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
WALB-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
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 by the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.