EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - WCAX

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency that offers national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

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 
• 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

$60,000 - $64,000/yr.

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Full-Time

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WCAX is the original and leading station in the Burlington-Plattsburgh market. We paved the way for TV in this whole area of the country. We are a station of innovators. If you are the person who will help us inform, educate, entertain, and delight an audience of more than 750,000 people, then you need to send your resume to us right now.

Take this opportunity to build your career in a place people come from all over the world to enjoy. Ski at some of the best-known resorts in America in the winter and hike, boat, and play outdoors in the summer. The Burlington, Vermont, area is one of the most beautiful places in North America. Maybe you'll find yourself at the top of the Green Mountains in Vermont or the Adirondacks in New York. Then again, the foodie culture of downtown Burlington may whet your appetite for delicious traditional favorites or haute cuisine.

Are you a skilled producer looking to take the next step into newsroom management? If so, WCAX-TV, the news leader in Burlington, Vermont, has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer. We need a leader with strong news judgment and organizational skills who can help execute the newsroom vision for compelling evening newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Oversight of the preparation of rundowns for evening newscasts
- Ensuring high production values in all newscasts
- Working with other news managers to coordinate daily coverage plans
- Working with operations manager and newscast directors on all presentation aspects of newscasts
- Assisting show producers in writing, graphic creation, and reviewing content to minimize errors
- Coaching producers, reporters, and photojournalists
- Responding to breaking news
- Oversight of digital response to breaking news
- Writing compelling news stories
- Line producing newscasts when needed
- Posting stories and video on the website and social media, as needed
- Contributing story ideas in editorial meetings

- Minimum of two years of producing experience
- Should have demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visually
- Possess outstanding communication skills, writing ability, and news judgment
- Ability to multitask and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
- Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

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)

WCAX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.