Special Projects Producer – WGGB

Description

Special Projects Producer – WGGB

About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
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 WGGB:
Named 2021 Station of the year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6 and CBS 3. WGGB (Western Mass News) is located in Springfield, MA and has the ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates. Our three major networks and digital platform speak daily to over half of Western Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass’s most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.

Job Description:
The Special Projects Producer oversees multiple projects, including the planning of our in-depth stories that focus on Getting Answers for the Western Massachusetts community. The position also oversees sales integration segments, award nominations, special programs, and other tasks as assigned by the News Director.

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
– Oversees the planning of weekly in-depth stories: this includes brainstorming ideas with reporters, keeping calendar up to date, and making sure that deadlines are met
– Conduct interviews and potentially write stories that will be voiced by on-air talent

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field is preferred

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Contact:
Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your cover letter, resume, and references

Contact:
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume and references

Apply Online URL:
https://gray.tv/careers

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