EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER (AM) - WLBT

About Gray Media:

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 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering 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.

About WLBT:

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 a market 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, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical Center. With our great weather, Mississippi is about the outdoors. An extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails is available across the metro. And if you love a weekend getaway, Jackson is located within a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas, and Atlanta.If you're a sports fan, we have you covered. We have two SWAC schools in our DMA, Jackson State and Alcorn State. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans have an easy drive to NOLA and Memphis.More info on WLBT - Jackson, MS: Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0lccLR6Nic&feature=youtu.be

Job Summary/Description:  

WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi, is looking for a creative, inspirational leader to oversee our morning news coverage. In this position, you would be just one stop away from being a News Director, as four of our last five AM Executive Producers have that title. You would oversee 5 hours of daily content and supervise a staff of 14. You will need sound editorial judgment and excellent managerial and people skills. If you are ready to be a newsroom leader, we would love to hear from you.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Oversee 5 hours of daily television news content
- Establish and execute the vision and mission for each newscast
- Manage a staff of 14 associates
- Coach and mentor the morning team, including 5 producers
- Lead daily editorial planning: Story selection, rundown strategy, live shot planning
- Champion cross-platform publishing, including web, social, and push alerts
- Conduct regular critiques and coaching to improve writing, producing, and show performance

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Journalism or Communications-related degree
- Equivalent military or work experience
- Experience as an accomplished Television News Producer

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-TV/Gray Media 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.