Newscast Producer Jobs
Newscast Producer jobs are open across broadcast television, local news, cable networks, and digital streaming outlets, at every level from entry-level associate producer to senior executive producer, with specializations in live breaking news, sports, and morning shows. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 WMC-TV:
WMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. The station serves roughly the western third of Tennessee, northern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas, and the southeastern corner of Missouri over the air, on satellite, and on various cable systems.
Job Summary/Description:
WMC-TV is hiring a Director/Technical Media Producer in Memphis, TN. This hybrid role combines live newscast directing with automation and traditional master control responsibilities, including monitoring broadcast signals, commercial playout, and FCC compliance. We’re looking for a reliable, self-motivated team player—whether you’re experienced in TV production or eager to just get your foot in the door.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Direct live and pre-recorded newscasts/productions as assigned; monitor all WMC on-air streams
- Operate production and master control switchers, automation, graphics, audio, prompter, and PTZ cameras
- Use tools such as Ross OverDrive, VizRT, Digital Broadcast, and related production/master control equipment
- Perform ingest and playback functions, including commercial/promo ingest, program ingest/segmenting, and basic desktop editing
- Coordinate and execute satellite/ENG/bonded cellular live shots and feeds
- Maintain awareness of web/digital production workflows and support as needed
- Maintain and understand FCC program/transmitter logs; comply with all FCC broadcast regulations
- Work within the newsroom computer system (NRCS); WMC currently uses ENPS
- Demonstrate working knowledge of all studio, control room, and production-area equipment
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Film, Mass Communication, or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in journalism, production, media, or related fields
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
- Strong organizational skills
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening (#top), 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)
WMC-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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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 WMC-TV:
WMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. The station serves roughly the western third of Tennessee, northern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas, and the southeastern corner of Missouri over the air, on satellite, and on various cable systems.
Job Summary/Description:
WMC-TV is hiring a Director/Technical Media Producer in Memphis, TN. This hybrid role combines live newscast directing with automation and traditional master control responsibilities, including monitoring broadcast signals, commercial playout, and FCC compliance. We’re looking for a reliable, self-motivated team player—whether you’re experienced in TV production or eager to just get your foot in the door.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Direct live and pre-recorded newscasts/productions as assigned; monitor all WMC on-air streams
- Operate production and master control switchers, automation, graphics, audio, prompter, and PTZ cameras
- Use tools such as Ross OverDrive, VizRT, Digital Broadcast, and related production/master control equipment
- Perform ingest and playback functions, including commercial/promo ingest, program ingest/segmenting, and basic desktop editing
- Coordinate and execute satellite/ENG/bonded cellular live shots and feeds
- Maintain awareness of web/digital production workflows and support as needed
- Maintain and understand FCC program/transmitter logs; comply with all FCC broadcast regulations
- Work within the newsroom computer system (NRCS); WMC currently uses ENPS
- Demonstrate working knowledge of all studio, control room, and production-area equipment
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Film, Mass Communication, or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in journalism, production, media, or related fields
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
- Strong organizational skills
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening (#top), 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)
WMC-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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in newscast producer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency in broadcast newsroom software such as ENPS, iNEWS, or Dalet
- Experience writing and editing scripts for on-air broadcast delivery
- Ability to produce live newscasts under deadline pressure in fast-paced environments
- Strong news judgment and familiarity with editorial standards and FCC guidelines
- Experience coordinating with reporters, anchors, photographers, and assignment desks
Tips for Your Newscast Producer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the rundown
Newscast producers live by the rundown, so your resume should reflect that fluency. List the story types you've produced, the formats you've managed, and the broadcast software you know. Hiring managers scan for ENPS, iNEWS, or Dalet experience before reading anything else.
Show your reel before they ask
Attach a two-to-three minute highlight reel to every application before the employer requests one. Include a mix of live breaking coverage and a planned newscast. Producers who front-load their reel with a strong breaking-news segment move faster through the review process.
Target market size strategically when applying
If you're coming from a small market, apply to mid-size markets rather than jumping straight to major metros. Employers in markets ranked 25 to 50 often prefer candidates with hands-on producing experience over those with big-market internships and no lead producer credits.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists newscast producer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a writing test before interviews
Most newscast producer interviews include a timed writing exercise covering script rewrites, story teases, or a mock rundown. Practice writing to time under 30 seconds per story. Stations often eliminate candidates at this stage before any conversation with a news director.
Follow up with a news director directly
After applying, a brief email to the news director referencing a recent story or format change at their station signals genuine interest. Keep it under four sentences. News directors notice candidates who demonstrate they actually watch the product, not just those who submit a generic application.
Newscast Producer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most newscast producers?
The companies hiring the most newscast producers right now include GRAY MEDIA, Sinclair Broadcast, and Nexstar Media Group, with the largest share of openings in California, South Carolina, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Broadcast television station groups and regional cable news networks typically account for the majority of active openings at any given time.
How many newscast producer jobs are remote?
About 50% of newscast producer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the live and time-sensitive nature of broadcast news production. Digital and streaming news operations offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to live linear broadcasts at local television stations almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a newscast producer?
You become a newscast producer by building foundational skills in journalism, starting in an entry-level role such as production assistant or associate producer at a local television station. From there, you move into writing and rundown management responsibilities, develop fluency in newsroom software, and work toward taking full ownership of a newscast. Most producers spend several years in smaller markets before advancing to larger stations.
Can you get hired as a newscast producer with little experience?
You can get hired as a newscast producer with limited experience by targeting entry-level associate producer or production assistant roles at small-market stations, which typically have higher turnover and are more willing to develop candidates. A strong writing sample, a basic reel from college or internship work, and demonstrated familiarity with newsroom software carry more weight than years of experience at this stage.
What does the newscast producer interview process look like?
The newscast producer interview process typically begins with a phone screen from HR or a hiring manager, followed by a timed writing test that may include script rewrites, rundown construction, or breaking news exercises. Finalists usually meet with the news director and may be asked to critique a recent broadcast or walk through how they would handle a live breaking story. References from former news directors or executive producers carry significant weight in the final decision.
Where can I find and apply to newscast producer jobs?
You can find and apply to newscast producer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, market preference, and format specialization, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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