SPORTS PRODUCER - WVUE

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.

About WVUE:

WVUE is the FOX affiliate in New Orleans, LA, the nations 50th largest market (Nielsen 2019).

Job Summary/Description:

WVUE FOX 8 in New Orleans has an immediate opening for a highly creative and motivated sports producer. Were looking for someone who lives and breathes local sports. The candidate must be able to work in an experienced, talented sports department and newsroom. The candidate must be an excellent writer for all multi-platform content and should be able to produce exciting, comprehensive sports content for our newscasts, as well as six weekly sports shows.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Must be able to research, plan, produce, and edit WVUEs sports segments in newscasts, as well as sports shows: FOX 8 Live Tailgate, Black & Gold Review, FOX 8 Overtime, Game Plan, Final Bet, FOX 8 Football Friday, Final Play
• Must aggressively manage breaking sports news and be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts
• Strong skills in editing video, sound, and packages, as well as posting stories to the web, working with social media, and gathering user-generated content
• Ensures scripts and taped segments for sports broadcasts meet expectations
• Assist in the planning of the elements for broadcasts, which includes graphics, animations, music, show opens, and the general creative look of the sports shows
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
• Assist in producing and posting FOX 8 Overtime Podcast
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience as a television producer in a top 125 market
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
• Flexible work hours required; must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours.
• Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA
• If you want to be a part of an award-winning, aggressive sports department, apply online and attach your resume and links to your work.

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)

WVUE-TV/Gray Television, 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.