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Cox Media Group

Producer/Writer - WSB TV

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Producer/Writer - WSB TV Position Overview WSB-TV Atlanta is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to ...

Cox Media Group

Producer/Writer - WSB TV

Atlanta, GA

Producer/Writer - WSB TV Position Overview WSB-TV Atlanta is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to ...

Cox Media Group

Producer/Writer - WSB TV

Atlanta, GA

Producer/Writer - WSB TV Position Overview WSB-TV Atlanta is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to ...

GRAY TELEVISION

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER -WMC-TV

Memphis, TN

$119K - $124K/yr

About WMC-TV: WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis, is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee, Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find ...

Gray Television

ASSIGNMENT MANAGER -WMC-TV

Memphis, TN · On-site

$119K - $124K/yr

About WMC-TV: WMC, Action News 5 in Memphis, is the NBC affiliate and legacy news station in the highly competitive Memphis, Tennessee, Market. Action News 5 is driven by the community. We find ...

Gray Television

NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WMC-TV

Memphis, TN · On-site

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 ...

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How much do television jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for television in the United States is $63,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Television vs Camera Operator?

AspectTelevisionCamera Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a degree in broadcasting or mediaHigh school diploma; technical training or certification in camera operation often preferred
Work EnvironmentTelevision studios, control rooms, outdoor broadcasting sitesTV studios, live events, film sets, newsrooms
Industry UsageBroadcaster, production companies, media outletsBroadcasting, film, live events, news coverage

Television professionals typically work in production roles related to creating and broadcasting TV content, often involving behind-the-scenes tasks. Camera Operators focus specifically on operating cameras for various productions, including TV, film, and live events. While both roles require technical skills and may overlap in certain environments, Television roles often encompass broader responsibilities in the production process.

What are some common challenges television producers face when managing a production schedule?

Television producers often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, last-minute script changes, and coordinating large teams with diverse roles. Balancing creative vision with budget constraints and ensuring compliance with network standards can also add complexity. To succeed, producers need strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes during both pre-production and live broadcasts.

What are television jobs?

Television jobs refer to a variety of roles involved in the production, broadcasting, and management of TV shows and programs. These can include positions such as producers, directors, camera operators, writers, editors, on-air talent, and technical crew. Each role plays a unique part in creating the content viewers see on their screens. Opportunities exist in both creative and technical fields, ranging from scriptwriting and acting to sound engineering and set design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Television Producer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Television Producer, you need strong project management, storytelling, and media production skills, often backed by a degree in communications, film, or a related field. Familiarity with editing software, camera equipment, and broadcast management systems is commonly expected. Excellent leadership, creativity, and communication abilities help producers manage teams and bring engaging content to life. These skills are vital to ensure smooth production workflows and the delivery of compelling television programming that resonates with audiences.
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Infographic showing various Television job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,500 per year, or $30.5 per hour.
Producer/Writer - WSB TV

Producer/Writer - WSB TV

Cox Media Group

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Cox Media Group rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 65 rated media

Job description

Location: GA-Atlanta
Job Title: Producer/Writer - WSB TV
Position Overview
WSB-TV Atlanta is in search of a News Producer who consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and in extended coverage. Must be able to showcase content using newsroom set and tools to enhance storytelling. In addition, successful candidates must have an understanding of coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Create a newscast using content that meets our research guidelines
  • Incorporate station research and branding consistently to deliver a dynamic and unfolding viewing experience
  • Produce newscasts with ease and exhibit strong news judgment, as well as have recent experience producing live, wall-to-wall coverage of hard news events
  • Candidates must also embrace change, breaking news, and fluid newscasts, and be comfortable working with digital and social newsgathering and news-distributing platforms.
  • Communicates with reporters and content center to develop storytelling within broadcast
  • Writes for broadcast including intros and tags creating cohesive storytelling
  • Works with Executive Producer and Managing Editor to execute daily newscasts
  • Ability to prioritize assignments
  • Participates in daily editorial meetings
  • Commands control in control room by communicating clear vision to production team, reporters and anchors
  • Builds relationships with all team members proactively including anchors and meteorologists.
  • Understands and executes station research
  • Assists in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or station
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Balance of strong journalist skills, ability to execute action plans and creative vision to support strong show delivery
  • Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content
  • Ability to scour social media for story ideas and make calls to confirm
  • Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Qualifications
  • A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news as a newscast producer
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism

Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 6 years of professional experience as a medium-to-large market TV newscast producer
  • Proficient in iNews

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com
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