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 WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. WBTV is dedicated being ‘On Your Side’ in the community empowering viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism. WBTV is in the Charlotte DMA and broadcasts to a viewing area made up of 22 counties within North Carolina and South Carolina. WBTV First Alert Weather is the area’s only certified most accurate forecast for eight years.

Job Summary/Description:

WBTV is looking for an experienced Executive Producer with a proven track record of effective team leadership and ratings success. The ideal candidate is able to inspire and coach a team of journalists involved in our nightside newscasts. The EP will be an aggressive breaking news leader with creative problem-solving abilities. They will be a member of the news management team and will work to develop and execute key newsroom initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Lead a team of talented producers in daily editorial decision-making and content creation
• Lead editorial discussions, review rundowns, and edit scripts for accuracy and clarity
• Develop coverage plans as assigned
• Keep producers engaged and enriched through consistent, constructive feedback, and training
• Develop short-term action plans to accomplish strategic goals
• Collaborate with news leadership team to execute a multi-platform content strategy
• Act as an advocate between producers and marketing, technology, and other departments as needed
• Manage producer schedules and show assignments
• Assist with the hiring of employees

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 5 years of line producing experience
• Minimum of 2 years in a news leadership role
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
• Must have excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Qualified, interested applicants may 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 and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WBTV-TV/Gray Television Group, 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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Experience

• 2 - 5 years: Experience producing & news leadership role

Education

• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field