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News - Executive Producer - WTOC

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WTOC - Savannah, GA

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About Gray Television: Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 87 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. About WTOC: Savannah Georgia, servicing 17 counties in the South Georgia Coastal Empire and three counties in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Job Summary/Description: WTOC-TV, the dominant CBS affiliate in Savannah, GA is seeking an executive producer to join our team. This position is responsible for the overall look and editorial content of a bulk of our newscasts and will work directly with our producing team to put these newscasts on the air successfully. This position also works hand in hand with other members of our news management staff to ensure we are meeting the mark across all platforms throughout the day. This person should also have a great understanding of digital platforms and how to best utilize them within a newsroom. Being an executive producer at WTOC also entails helping with hiring, coaching, training and evaluating news employees, working on special projects, helping with planning for big events, and helping to develop and implement strategic changes within the news department. The executive producer will also work very closely with our operations manager on the execution of our newscasts. The ideal candidate should be both a team player and a team leader and should have solid news judgement. We're looking for a positive person who works well with others and looks for solutions to problems and creates opportunities when they see them. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of TV news producing experience and either prior management or demonstrated leadership experience. Only qualified applicants should apply. The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Overseeing daily production of all newscasts. -Works closely with other news department managers on content creation, execution, and overall needs of the newsroom. - Helps with planning for big events, special projects, & station initiatives. - Helps write and edit content for broadcast. - Helps write and publish content to our digital platforms. - Will need to fill in and produce a newscast from time to time. - Should be prepared to help booth large events or field produce when needed. - May be asked to help produce special projects.

Requirements:

- At least 5 years of TV News producing experience. - College degree in journalism or related field. - Prior management or demonstration of leadership experience. - Experience working with Automation a plus. ◘ If you feel you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people, please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, search for station call letters (WTOC-TV) and attach your resume

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