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About Gray Television: Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. 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 WDBJ: WDBJ7 CBS Affiliate - #1 rated legacy station located in the beautiful southwest region of Virginia (the Roanoke-Lynchburg market) has a proud heritage with a forward thinking strategy. WDBJ7 is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage from WDBJ7, Your Hometown Station©. Along with strong news ratings, the #1 website, ACC/SEC/CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers. Roanoke, known as the Star City of the South, is a vibrant city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains which affords tremendous opportunity for those who choose to live and work here. Job Summary: The Executive Producer is one of the most crucial positions at any television station. It requires someone who is a strong leader, excellent communicator, organized and passionate about journalism. This Executive Producer position has the opportunity to lead, guide and teach talented producers, MMJs and anchors on a daily basis. WDBJ7 is also focused on growing and training managers who have an interest in not only overseeing award-winning newscasts but also working toward a goal of higher management positions or working in a big-time market. Our News Director and Assistant News Director all have extensive experience and will be focused on helping the person we hire be their absolute best in this position. • Lead editorial meetings along with assignment managers • Work with producers to prioritize and organize newscasts following station brand and goals. • Oversee the content and flow of daily newscasts • Ensures copy is written clearly, concisely and conversationally by reporters, anchors and producers • Must maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and list of local contacts • Research and brainstorm story ideas and articulate the ideas so that others understand your vision • Plan special and breaking news coverage and coverage for sweeps periods • Act as a leader in facilitating teamwork of staff members working on the newscasts • Accurately and calmly handles decision making during on-air process. • Manage a team of producers including evaluations and scheduling • Post TV & web assignments for team • Send out text alerts from breaking stories • Oversee topical promotion • Create and approve graphics from inception to on-air • Capable of accurate video editing with an eye for visual elements and graphics that make stories understandable to the viewer • Fill in for assignment managers & producers • Communicate with necessary staff during breaking news • Post content to the web site each day • Engage viewers using social media • Perform other job-related duties as assigned • Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years broadcast experience • Experience as a line producer and management experience in a newsroom is preferred • Able to manage, mentor, and lead a team of producers • Able to edit video and audio on industry standard equipment • Basic computer skills including internet usage and word processing applications • Ability to write clearly and accurately • Able to be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts • Willingness to work flexible hours and possess ability to work well with co-workers • Works effectively with other departments to achieve efficiency and consistency • Possesses a broad working knowledge of the market - issues, people, and places important to making informed news decisions • Strong news judgment • Strong research skills, including conducting online research using various search engines • Ability to handle and adjust accordingly to last minute changes • Ability to make quick decisions and work well under pressure • Advanced knowledge of newsroom software • Web publishing/posting skills, photo editing, limited HTML skills • Strong initiative and attention to detail is required • Excellent multi-tasker, strong organizational skills • Ability to work with limited supervision is a must • Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required • Knowledge of how social media outlets work; experience with web • Understanding of and ability to follow and enforce the journalistic code of ethics • Maintains professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community • Remains positive and fosters a positive work environment ◘ If you are ready to take your career to the next level, email your resume and a recent newscast to News Director, Eric Walters at ewalters@wdbj7.com. You can also apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters (WDBJ-TV) and attach resume

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 Television’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. GRAY TELEVISION, INC. PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.