Newscast​/Web Producer; Am - Wwsb

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. 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 with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Live, work, and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB‑TV is the ABC television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful, postcard‑worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida.

You’re a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You’ll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus, while embracing the best practices found in some of the region’s top markets.

ABC7 is searching for Newscast & Web Producers to help grow our digital‑first newsroom. In addition to breaking and updating news on our website and social platforms, our producers thrive in building newscasts rich with story showcasing, targeted layering, and studio storytelling. You’ll embrace the concept of a hungry rundown, aggressively adding "happening now" live content and real‑time social interaction.

ABC7 Sarasota is searching for our next Newscast & Web Producer in our digital‑first newsroom. This is an amazing opportunity to learn and grow at a station that values a caring culture and competes for broadcast viewers & digital users in the Tampa Bay market.

Please note: Our newsroom runs 24‑7. Expect this schedule to support our morning newscasts and website, including a mixture of weekdays and weekends (including holidays).

• Works with News Managers and Anchors to create and execute newscasts
• Partners with Digital Managers to write, post & update news stories on all platforms
• Participates in daypart editorial meetings, evaluating potential lead stories
• Selects, showcases & writes local, regional, national & international content for newscast presentations
• Makes graphics, maps & lower thirds for all stories
• Collaborates with directors for clean production to increase studio storytelling
• Writes copy for web and edits video for playback
• Edits video for newscasts
• Communicates with news makers and fields inquiries from viewers

• Two years of newscast‑producing experience is helpful
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate
• An internship in a commercial newsroom
• A degree or intensive coursework in communications and/or journalism
• Knowledge of video editing and scripting software
• Experience with web and social platforms

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Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

WWSB‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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.