Senior Video Producer jobs in Chiefland, FL

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 WCJB:

WCJB TV20, an ABC affiliate is the #1 rated broadcast TV station in the market. Along with the market's only live and local news broadcast spanning from Ocala to Lake City Florida. Within WJCB TV20, is Gray Digital Media, a division of Gray Television, Inc., which oversees top-notch local television stations across 113 media markets. Gray Digital Media is a National Digital Agency that can deliver a transparent full-funnel approach (Targeted Video Display, CTV/OTT, Streaming Audio, Social Advertising, Targeted Email, YouTube Advertising, Gaming Advertising, SEO, SEM, and Landing Pages).  Along with the market's strongest news ratings, and ever-expanding digital platforms, we deliver results for our advertisers. Gainesville is a sports town, and we cover our local high school sports teams with the same fervor we bring to our constant coverage of Florida Gator sports.

Job Summary/Description:

WCJB seeks a dynamic Web Producer/Video Editor to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts and online content. This position will also work closely with the Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and news staff on the newscast and web/social media content. In this position, you will edit video, work within the newscasts as a writer and writer/associate producer, and also develop content for all our digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Edit video on a deadline, working with the Producer towards a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers’ interests
• Produce content for WCJB.com, and promote our coverage on our social media feeds, funneling audience to our site and our broadcast
• Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts that incorporate video, nat sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling
• Coordinate live shots
• Develop and oversee the production of graphics
• Line-produce and time the newscast in the control room
• Work under pressure and deadlines
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
• 1-2 years of experience producing newscasts or news content online
• Must keep up on local, state, national and international events
• Organized; able to work with many personality types
• Must work individually as well as part of a team; requires work with many personalities
• This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year

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)

WCJB-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 in which 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 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.