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 WBRC:

WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. WBRC- Birmingham, AL - https://vimeo.com/342150153

Job Summary/Description:

WBRC Fox6 News is looking for a creative news producer to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic and communication skills. Our producers have multiple live capabilities to put together an informative, fast-paced newscasts. This position requires you to have a flexible schedule and fill-in on other shows as needed, including some holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• 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 new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
• Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attaching images and streaming video.
• Interview news subjects and 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.

• Receive assignments and 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.
• Edit video for broadcasts and the web.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• The successful applicant's background must include a minimum of one year of experience in a newsroom. He/she must be a self-starter with a passion for news. He/she must be willing to work weekends, holidays and overnights when needed. The position is not for a beginner.

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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WBRC-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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help