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Be ready to walk through a morning show you produced or an MMJ package: why the lead, how you recovered when a hit fell through, and how you balance speed with verification. Ask about WTVA’s morning structure, solo vs. team MMJ expectations, and digital handoff after the show.
Best fit if you want local TV news ops inside a large group owner (Gray) and thrive on pre-dawn production plus field multimedia work—not a remote desk role.
As a morning Producer/MMJ for WTVA (Gray Media), you would shape the early newscast: lineup and scripts overnight/early hours, coordinate anchors and field coverage, then shoot/edit packages or live hits as a multimedia journalist when needed. Expect a fixed early start, tight deadlines, and close collaboration with assignment, weather, and digital teams to hit the morning show and web cutdowns.
No occupation or certification resources were provided. For this title, practical strengths are newswriting, rundown tools, field shooting/editing, live shot discipline, and AP-style accuracy under time pressure. Build a reel of producer rundowns and MMJ packages; station systems (ENPS/iNEWS-class, non-linear edit) vary by market.
Gray Media (ticker GTN), a major U.S. TV station group; WTVA is the local station brand in this listing.
No—the posting is on-site (remote flag 0) for the morning Producer/MMJ role.
Website: gray.tv
Gray Media, Inc. is an American publicly traded television broadcasting company based in Atlanta. Founded in 1946 by James Harrison Gray as Gray Communications Systems, the company is the third-largest television station operator in the United States by number of stations, owning or operating 180 stations across the United States in 113 markets. Its station base consists of media markets ranging from as large as Atlanta to one of the smallest markets, North Platte, Nebraska.
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Join Gray Media as a full-time Producer/MMJ (Morning) at WTVA in Saltillo, Lee County, Mississippi. This is an excellent opportunity to drive engaging morning news coverage and multimedia journalism for one of the nation's largest television broadcasters. About the Role As a Producer/Multimedia Journalist in our morning newsroom, you'll blend production expertise with reporting skills to create compelling morning content. This role combines the fast-paced demands of live television production with on-the-ground reporting responsibilities, making you a critical part of our local news team's daily operation. What You'll Do Produce and shape the morning news broadcast, managing story selection, rundowns, and editorial decisions Report and gather news content across multimedia platforms—breaking stories, developing investigative pieces, and conducting interviews Write clean, accurate copy for broadcast and digital channels Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and technical staff to execute shows smoothly Monitor breaking news developments and adapt coverage in real time Build and maintain community relationships to generate story ideas and exclusive content Manage social media content and audience engagement across platforms Edit video and graphics to deadline What We're Looking For Proven experience in television news production or multimedia journalism Proficiency in newsroom production software and content management systems Strong storytelling instincts and editorial judgment Excellent time management and ability to work under deadline pressure Superior communication and collaboration skills A passion for local news and community journalism Reliable, flexible availability including early morning shifts About Gray Media Gray Media is America's leading local television broadcaster, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Our portfolio reaches approximately 37% of U.S. television households across major markets nationwide, with top-rated stations serving communities from coast to coast. We're committed to delivering trusted, locally-focused journalism and building meaningful connections with audiences we serve. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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