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News Corp.

Presenter (Show Host)

Dallas, TX · On-site

Candidates must have extensive on-camera broadcasting experience, a fearless approach to opinion ... Write and deliver sharp on-air editorial commentary, scripts, and collaborate with the digital ...

Paramount Pictures

Freelance WGA Producer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$102K/yr

Oversee editing, script writing and creation of news graphics. * Time programs and segments with a ... Basic Qualifications * 5+ years of broadcast or cable news experience. * Bachelor's degree or ...

News Corp

Presenter (Show Host)

Dallas, TX · On-site

Write and deliver sharp on-air editorial commentary, scripts, and collaborate with the digital ... Who are you? Proven track record as a broadcast television host, anchor, or presenter with ...

Gray Media, Inc.

Write clear, accurate, and engaging copy adapted specifically for each platform, seamlessly shifting styles between broadcast scripts, in-depth web articles, quick-strike push alerts, and social ...

GRAY MEDIA

NEWS ANCHOR (EVENING) - WEAU

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

Write clear, accurate, and engaging copy adapted specifically for each platform, seamlessly shifting styles between broadcast scripts, in-depth web articles, quick-strike push alerts, and social ...

Nexstar Broadcasting

News Producer

Sacramento, CA

$24/hr

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms * Writes and orders news stories * Approves scripts * Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts * Edits video * Writes ...

Jobtailor

Segment Producer

Washington, DC · On-site

Write, organize, and produce scripts and elements for show and interview segments or packages ... Broadcast Journalism * Newsroom Collaboration #J-18808-Ljbffr

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for broadcasting script writer in the United States is $190,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,500.00 and $206,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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BROADCAST NEWS PRODUCER - WDAM

Moselle, MS • On-site

GRAY TELEVISION
Media and Telecom • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Line produce one hour of live newscasts five days a week.

  • Select story content and write scripts for broadcast and digital platforms.

  • Edit video and sound to match scripts.

Gray Television rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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 WDAM:  

WDAM is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on WDAM NBC and WDAM ABC. Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 167, and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry and Wayne). WDAM is less than two hours driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

WDAM is looking for a strong writer with good news judgment who can create compelling newscasts. The successful candidate is a strong communicator who will write scripts and edit videos to match them. Time management skills and attention to detail are a must. The successful candidate will look for opportunities for professional growth and development.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Line produce one hour of live newscasts five days a week
- Select story content and write scripts for broadcast and digital platforms
- Edit video and sound
- Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, editors, and managers to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast
- Produce live breaking news
- Fill in on other shifts as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
- Excellent writing skills
- Must exhibit an understanding of broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms in a local news context

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)

WDAM-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.

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