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NEWS PRODUCER - WEEK-TV

Gray Media

East Peoria, ILFull-time$20–22.63/hrPosted 1 day agoVerified open 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–22.63/hr
Location
East Peoria, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Gray Media seeks a News Producer for WEEK-TV in East Peoria, IL to craft engaging newscasts. The role involves gathering stories, collaborating with news management to prioritize content, and enhancing the broadcast with attractive elements. Candidates should have some newscast producing experience, ideally from a college setting, and be ready to transition into a full‑time journalism career.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Newscast Production

Qualifications

Newscast Producing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

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 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 PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage

  • Health Savings Account with Company contributions

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Employer-paid life and disability benefits

  • Paid parental leave benefits

  • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage

  • Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

  • Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$20.00 - $22.63/hr. (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

At Manager's Discretion

Full-Time


Job Summary/Description:

The best candidate will know how to create a great flow, quick pace, and a well-written newscast. We're looking for a producer who knows the difference between stacking a show and creating a memorable newscast that meets our audience's needs.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Gathering information and stories from team members, feeds, sister stations, and network throughout the day.
  • Collaborating with news management to select and prioritize content within rundowns.
  • Adding stories and elements that will make the newscast more attractive for viewers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Some newscast producing experience, such as at a college level, is required.
  • This is a great opportunity for a college student about to transition into their first full-time journalism job with an opportunity for growth and advancement.

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)

WEEK-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.

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