Executive News Producer - Wbng

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.

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:

$40,000-$42,000 annually

Shift/Schedule:

Flexible Schedule

Job Type:

Full-Time

About WBNG:

WBNG is the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, also carrying the subchannels of The CW, MeTV, Court TV, Grit, and Outlaw. For over 70 years, WBNG has been a pioneer for new technology and at the pinnacle of breaking news coverage.

Job Summary/Description:

WBNG-TV, the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, New York, is searching for a veteran producer to help lead our 12 News team and will guide our newsroom well beyond traditional broadcast news.

This senior position, functioning as the literal hub of our news organization, will serve as the primary editorial decision maker for our TV, web, mobile and social networking platforms.

The Executive Producer will directly oversee and be in nearly constant contact with all involved in our news gathering and delivery processes, will weigh the full editorial possibility of every story, and make immediate decisions on how it will be disseminated on the appropriate platforms.

Please note: primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above:

Qualifications/Requirements:

• We are looking for a creative thinker to produce a visually exciting and informative newscast every day. Your passion for storytelling is a must in this fast-paced environment, and you will work to mentor producers and multimedia journalists.

• Qualified applicants should have strong writing skills, solid news judgment, the ability to make quick decisions and a competitive nature. You need to be able to adapt to the ever-changing world of a deadline-driven newsroom and adjust to flexible schedules.

• A college degree and at least 2 years of experience producing in an aggressive newsroom are preferred.

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)

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

Additional Info:

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