News Producer; Primary; Wnem

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 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 Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid
- Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.

We have the top-rated news station plus broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity — qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

WNEM, a Gray Local Media I station, is recruiting for a Producer. This person creates, coordinates, and writes content on a variety of platforms, including broadcast, web, digital, and social media. The Producer displays creativity, aggressiveness, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and team spirit in the pursuit of excellent content for newscasts, online, and social platforms. The Producer assists with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on-air and on the station’s digital platforms.

This person gathers meaningful news information from various sources, generates story ideas, and checks out credible news tips. Successful candidates will have solid news judgment, a sound grasp of broadcast and online journalism, and a sense of urgency for breaking news.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Write Scripts for a variety of platforms, including broadcast, web, and social media; contribute story ideas, participate in editorial meetings, and collaborate with the news team.
• Previews news material before airing and/or posting to the web.
• Prepares possible interview segments.
• Coordinates breaking news and executes newscast in the control room.
• Contributes content to web and multimedia efforts.
• Monitors news sources and social media to ensure news is being appropriately covered.
• Discerning news tips, gathering information, distributing that information to the newsroom, setting up interviews, and answering phones.
• Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements.
• Monitors and works to improve the look and execution of newscasts constantly.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• At least two years working in broadcast media and Social Media.
• Experience using a content management system (CMS) is a plus.
• Strong editorial skills and working knowledge of AP and Broadcast Style also preferred.

WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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