NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WWBT

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 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$21.65 - $22.60/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Wed. - Sun. (mornings, but hours to be determined once training is complete)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

WWBT 12 On Your Side, the #1 news organization in Richmond, VA, seeks a full-time producer for on-air and online. Must have solid news judgment, possess strong leadership skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. Team player with the ability to work in an intense breaking news environment. Must be a strong writer for television and our station website.

Successful candidate must have solid news judgment, possess strong leadership skills, and be able to excel in a breaking news environment. Successful candidate will produce newscasts for TV as well as our digital platforms and social media. Must demonstrate leadership skills, work well with others, have a college degree, professional digital and social media experience, and a firm grasp of SEO techniques. Work schedule may include days, nights, and weekends. Previous experience required. Apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings.

Please note: primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Solid news judgment
• Strong leadership skills
• Perform well under pressure in an intense breaking news environment
• Strong writer for TV and digital platforms
• Firm grasp of SEO techniques

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)

WWBT-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.