Associate Producer - Web jobs in Biloxi, MS

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 WLOX:

For more than 60 years, WLOX has been the place to get the news for South Mississippi. As both an ABC and CBS affiliate, we're proud to be the #1 and #2 stations in the market. Our award-winning newsroom is committed to serving our community while growing the next generation of journalists.

WLOX produces award-winning newscasts commanding high ratings and strong viewership for our advertising clients. We are dominant both on broadcast and digital platforms. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

WLOX is seeking a News Producer to join our award-winning team. The right candidate must be an excellent writer. We want someone who is creative, organized, and highly motivated to create newscasts that showcase our team's local content.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Organize daily newscasts that prioritize breaking news, live reporting, and severe weather coverage
• Write and research stories that run in your newscasts. This may be done independently or in collaboration with others in the newsroom
• Must be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts, and motivate a team to execute your vision
• Be a leader in the newsroom by actively engaging in the editorial process

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong verbal/written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style required
• Curiosity is required. We need someone who wants to dig for answers
• Excellent time management and the ability to work well under pressure required
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities required
• College degree in journalism preferred
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WLOX-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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 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 Television expressly prohibits 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.