Entry Level Video Production Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 45 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.
About WLUC:
WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for 70 years. The #1 rated WLUC is a market leader and an NBC affiliate. FOX UP News is #2 in this competitive five-station market.
WLUC is in Upper Michigan. We're located in a recreational paradise. Winter, summer, spring, or fall, if you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere, you'll find a trail, river, lake, or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe, but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. But it's the people of Upper Michigan who make this area stand out. They're friendly, helpful, honest, and fun.
Job Summary/Description:
This is an entry-level position for someone who loves communicating through television and digital platforms. It's a fast-paced, writing-heavy job on a motivated team. This person would be responsible for producing two half-hour morning newscasts, writing broadcast scripts, and updating the team and web content with breaking news.
This is an entry-level position, as the primary producer, for the TV6 Morning News. It's a fast-paced job. The shift flies by as you work with a very experienced news and production team. As the producer, you're involved in all facets of the 2-hour newscast. You'll be writing stories, editing video, coordinating LIVE shots, and handling our online presence. We're looking for that one individual able to think outside the box. They must have a strong grasp of the English language. Spelling and grammar are a MUST! A conversational style of writing is strongly encouraged. Social media is a big part of the Morning News. Posting stories and communicating with viewers through the WLUC Website, Mobile App, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms is a core job function. This position has continually given people a big boost in their careers.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Willing to learn and grow in the position
- Willing to work overnight hours
- Prepared to adapt writing for on-air and online
- Working knowledge of video editing
- Able to meet deadlines and multitask
- A great attitude and enjoy working with others
- Strong work ethic
- Enjoy talking with people
- Social Media Skills
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Willing to work Midnight to 8:00 am (Monday through Friday)
- Professional appearance
- Valid Driver's License
- Experience with writing/editing for news is preferred
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)
WLUC-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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