NEWSCAST PRODUCER - WAFB

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 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 such markets 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 and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WAFB:

WAFB, located in Baton Rouge, is known for its long history of award-winning news, weather, and sports coverage and its deep commitment to serving South Louisiana.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFB, located in Baton Rouge, is seeking a newscast content producer to join our team.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Newscast Production: Produce highly engaging, fast-paced, and accurate newscasts. This role specifically entails producing Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts, as well as weekday newscasts as assigned.
• Content Creation & Writing: Write clear, concise, and compelling broadcast copy (VOs, VOSOTs, Packages) under tight deadlines, ensuring all scripts adhere to AP style and station standards.
• Show Development & Pacing: Craft creative rundowns with strong editorial judgment, dramatic showcase elements, and impactful graphics to keep viewers engaged.
• Team Collaboration: Partner closely with anchors, reporters, photographers, and control room staff to execute seamless live broadcasts.
• Real-Time Decision Making: Manage breaking news, weather updates, and live field reporter elements dynamically from the control room.
• Multi-Platform Integration: Coordinate with the digital team to ensure breaking news and key stories are updated across web, mobile, and social media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Ability to make sound editorial judgments under deadline; strong fact-checking and verification habits.
• Comfortable collaborating across teams and taking direction while also working independently.
• Flexible schedule willingness (nights/weekends/holidays as news demands).

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)

WAFB-TV/Gray Media 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 at every location where 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.