ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER (P / T) - WLBT Job at WBNG-TV in Jackson

Overview

WLBT is Mississippi's flagship station and the dominant #1 local TV and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are an NBC affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson, MS is market #98 with a 24-county DMA. It is Mississippi's largest TV market and state capital, offering great museums, several local universities, and is home to the largest medical facilities in the state.

WLBT is looking for a journalist to assist with putting our newscasts on the air. This is an entry-level position, but it is also one that can quickly lead to other opportunities. The right candidate will be a good writer who also has video editing skills. If you are knowledgeable about current events, have a basic understanding of legal and civic processes, and want to get your start in a television newsroom, you are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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

• Write copy for newscasts
• Edit video for newscasts
• Assist Producers
• Train to become a television newscast Producer

Qualifications / Requirements

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)

WLBT is a drug-free company

Additional Info

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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