Television Development Assistant Jobs in Indiana

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 WNDU:

For more than 70 years, WNDU - the NBC Affiliate based on the University of Notre Dame campus has been a trusted source for local news and community service. We produce over 36 hours of live news each week and continue to expand our coverage. Our team is committed to the highest standards in news, entertainment, informational, and public service programming. If you are looking to grow your career in a thriving newsroom and enjoy genuinely affordable living, explore our openings, - we want to meet you.

Job Summary/Description:  

WNDU is looking for a talented News Producer to join our award-winning team. This position works on-site closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director in addition to having direct communication with Technical Media Producers, Digital Content Team, Assignment Manager, Reporters, and other news staff. In this position, you will be responsible for the content and flow of newscasts and digital content and the overall quality of our news product. You will lead the charge in the development of our newscasts and digital content to meet a high standard.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and produce on-air and digital newscasts
• Work closely with the Assistant News Director on creating unique shows with strong showcasing
• Review and approve scripts and rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality
• With the Assistant News Director, assist in scheduling assigned direct reports
• Work collaboratively with other managers/team members, and perform tasks as assigned by the News Director
• Other duties as assigned by the News Director
• Participate in editorial planning sessions and originate story ideas
• Possess in-depth knowledge of today’s news and current events
• Demonstrate strong online research skills to locate stories and information

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Producing experience while earning a college degree or producing experience at a television station
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays, mornings, evenings, and weekends on occasion as news warrants
• Experience working at a fast pace in a team environment
• Knowledge of AP, ENPS, and Edius
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant-time-sensitive deadlines
• Excellent writing and communication skills, experience using MS Office products
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communication, or related field - preferred
• Travel: Rarely, less than 10%
• Work environment: on-site, in-person, in WNDU Newsroom
• Physical Demands: Sedentary desk work, involves sitting most of the time; some lifting, bending, standing, typing, meetings, speaking, etc.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record which meets company policies (will be verified as a condition of employment and checked regularly throughout employment).

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)

WNDU-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.