NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WHNS

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Greenville, SC, USA
In-Office
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Produce television and digital newscasts by selecting and writing stories, gathering and verifying information, showcasing content with graphics, video, sound, and on-air talent, and collaborating with newsroom staff. The role requires meeting deadlines, responding to breaking news, contributing to severe weather and special coverage, and maintaining accurate, trustworthy reporting. Occasional longer hours and weekend work may be required.
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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 46 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 WHNS:

    FOX Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina - consistently ranked among the best small cities in the U.S. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, North Carolina, and offers a competitive news environment. FOX Carolina is emerging as a news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our award-winning team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment.

    Greenville features a vibrant downtown centered on the Reedy River, with top-rated restaurants and breweries, plus miles of walking trails. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Upstate and Western North Carolina offer lakes, mountains, and historic landmarks - all within a short drive. Greenville continues to earn top recognition as a top city, a top foodie destination, and one of the best places in the country for young professionals.

    Job Summary/Description:

    FOX Carolina (WHNS) in Greenville, SC, is looking for a motivated producer to join our award-winning news team. Producers are responsible for crafting informative newscasts with local, regional, and national content. This position requires writing, news gathering, meeting deadlines, collaborating with all team members, and reacting to breaking news at any moment. Our producers work with the Executive Producer and management on the vision each day through gathering information, deciding how content will be presented, and where it will all go within our newscasts/digital platforms.

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

    - Create newscasts through writing, story selection, showcasing, and collaboration
    - Gather news through making phone calls, following up on tips, reading through press releases, and confirming information with reliable, official sources
    - Contribute to the station's overall news coverage (examples: extended breaking news situations, severe weather, elections, special reports)
    - May include other newsroom tasks, as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    - A college degree in journalism, mass communications, or related field is required.
    - Ideal candidates have at least one year of news producing experience
    - Strong communication skills(written and verbal)
    - Strong writing skills(be able to use both broadcast and AP style writing)
    - Understand how to craft a newscast.
    - Understand how to showcase by utilizing graphics, video, sound, and on-air team members.
    - Must be a detail-oriented, multi-tasker who can work with urgency due to deadlines/breaking news environment.
    - Understand the steps of news gathering and be able to confirm/deliver accurate, trustworthy information.
    - Be flexible. Be available for breaking news, weather emergencies, and from time to time work longer hours and some weekends.
    - Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing is a plus
    - Must be a team player, open to feedback

    If you are 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)

    WHNS-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.


    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.

    Skills Required

    • College degree in journalism, mass communications, or a related field
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills
    • Understanding of how to craft a newscast
    • Ability to use graphics, video, sound, and on-air team members to showcase stories
    • Detail-oriented and able to multitask under deadline and breaking-news pressure
    • Understanding of news-gathering processes and ability to verify information accurately
    • Flexibility to work breaking news, weather emergencies, longer hours, and some weekends
    • At least one year of news-producing experience
    • Experience with ENPS and non-linear editing
    • Ability to work as a team player and accept feedback

    Gray Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gray Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Gray Media.

    • Affordable Benefits — A no‑premium employee‑only medical option and heavily subsidized alternatives reduce premium costs, with added features like virtual care, infertility/adoption support, and travel reimbursement. Company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster overall value.
    • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays are presented as standard elements of the package. These are complemented by wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP and substance‑reduction programs.
    • Retirement Support — A 401(k) Savings Plan is offered, with company materials and listings referencing employer contributions or matching. This provides structured retirement planning within the broader rewards mix.

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    The Company
    HQ: Tulsa, OK
    2,154 Employees
    Year Founded: 1897

    What We Do

    Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

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