EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (W/DAY) - WMBF

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.

Job Summary:

WMBF News in Myrtle Beach, SC is looking for the next News Leader to join our award-winning newsroom. The Executive Producer is willing to set new expectations, inspire excellence, and hold the team accountable. You will be a member of the news management team, working with other department managers on major station initiatives. You will also ensure our newsroom is adopting corporate resources and best practices. You are committed to this vision of success. You are also a stickler for the details, writing with AP Style and producing error-free work.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• The ideal candidate will have experience producing compelling newscasts in a competitive market and will possess excellent writing skills, solid news judgment and creativity using graphics and video.
• Overseeing daily production of all newscasts.
• You will train, manage and provide regular feedback to our producers and MMJs, specifically, as well as the newsroom staff at large.
• Ensure story selection and placement fits newsroom standards for vision and growth.
• Understand our DMA, key target audiences and where they live.
• Aggressive during breaking news and in covering weather.
• Be a point person ensuring our daily and long-term projects, including special event and breaking news coverage, are multi-dimensional. You will act with urgency and be responsible for setting our coverage tone for the day.
• Identify opportunities for live streaming on our website and Facebook, getting live and user-generated content to our Alert Desk.
• Help research, gather and check news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely and creative way using all sources.
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments, especially weather, local and national news.
• Participate in story selection process through meetings.
• Must be able to handle several tasks at once.
• Must have flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing to fill-in for producers as needed.
• Help plan special reports, promotions and other specials.
• Work closely with news director to write and achieve newsroom goals and policies.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A college degree in journalism or related field, and at least two or more years of newsroom producing experience. At least three years of prior newsroom experience is a must. At least one year in leadership or management position preferred.
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be able to work quickly and multi-task under deadline pressure and breaking news.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage.
• Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing software (EDIUS) is a plus
• Experience with managing staff during severe weather events 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#currentopenings, 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)

WMBF-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Experience

Preferred

• 2 year(s): Newsroom producing experience.
• 1 year(s): Leadership or management position preferred.
• 3 year(s): Prior newsroom experience is a must.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism

Behaviors

Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals