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Gray Television dba WWSB LIFESTYLE HOST/ PRODUCER (P/T) - WWSB in Sarasota, Florida
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WWSB:
Live, work, and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful, postcard-worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.
Job Summary/Description:
ABC7 is searching for a Part-Time Digital and Broadcast Professional to connect with viewers, by joining an established ensemble cast on the station's lifestyle show, called The Suncoast View.
Connect with our community. Be the first. Have fun. ABC7s lifestyle broadcast is searching for a Part-Time Producer and Host who can bring content to life on both digital and broadcast platforms. Youll join an ensemble cast by producing and hosting fun, in-the-field segments during our mid-morning lifestyle show called "The Suncoast View. The right candidate will be able to work the phone, just as seamlessly as s/he can work the ABC7 Live Desk and the stations Content Manager System.This is a part-time position.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Produce and present clear, confident, and thoughtful live and look live reports on digital and broadcast platforms
- Collaborate with Photographers and Producers to avoid stressful situations.
- Be proficient in all MMJ Workflows, including ENG Camera, LiveU, and Edius operations
- Attend planning meetings, set up assigned segments, and coordinate guest appearances
- Research events and issues to go deeper, to commit to sustained urgency across multiple hits on multiple platforms
- Clip videos and write stories for the website
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Two years of reporting and producing experience desired
- Demonstrated ability to engage on live, unscripted television
- Ability to write web articles and app pushes
- Eagerness to collaborate with teammates and community members
- A positive attitude, and willingness to learn
- An internship in a commercial newsroom
- A degree or intensive course work in communications and/or journalism
If you feel youre 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
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