EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (MORNING) - WTOC

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WTOC:

WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah, GA, which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. WTOC has been the market leader for 70 years. The station excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 News programs that inform and engage the viewer. WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia, which was named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. As Savannahs first TV station, WTOCs community roots run deep. The call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.

Job Summary/Description:

WTOC is looking for an executive producer who will lead our morning show crew to success daily, understanding that viewers are still turning on TVs each day to get what they need before walking out the door. For more than 70 years, WTOC has been THE news for coastal Georgia and South Carolina. This role is responsible for overseeing our weekday morning show (4:30 am-7:00 am) and providing oversight of our weekend morning shows.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with show producers, directors, anchors, field crews, and digital producers for the best showcasing, live shots, and digital collaboration in the market
• Plan effectively to provide impactful content and elevate production values
• Write, and teach staff to write, in a captivating, relevant, and authentic manner
• Fill in for the producer when necessary to ensure newscast success
• Script approval under tight deadlines across all WTOC platforms
• Stay current on both local and national news events
• Assist with the hiring of employees
• Manage schedule and timecards of morning shift employees
• Assist the management team with planning of future projects, elections, and other special events

Qualifications/Requirements:

Above all else, this position requires curiosity about the world around you. An awareness of current events and strong news judgment are crucial.

• Two to three years of producing experience
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background/industry experience   
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
• Lead and inspire news teams to work together for a great newscast
• Aggressively react/respond to breaking news
• Demonstrated ability of good news judgment and journalistic integrity
• Ability to handle legal concerns pertaining to newscast content
• Teach staff to develop content through social media, independent sources
• Qualified candidates will have experience working closely with the digital team to create content on all platforms
• Must be strong at multi-tasking and attentive to the details, but also possess solid people/management skills
• Must be creative, a great writer, and can enterprise beyond the news of the day

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)

WTOC-TV/Gray Media 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.