Morning Producer/MMJ - WTVA, Tupelo

Morning Producer/MMJ - WTVA, Tupelo

Are you a newsroom architect who loves the challenge of building a great newscast from the

ground up? We’re looking for a high-energy, creative and focused Morning Producer/MMJ to

join our team at WTVA in beautiful Northeast Mississippi. This is a critical role for someone

who thrives behind the scenes but has the storytelling chops to step in front of the camera when

the story demands it. If you’re a self-starter who values teamwork and wants to help shape the

morning conversation, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

 Build the morning: Co-produce our weekend morning newscasts, crafting urgent,

viewer-focused rundowns that get Northeast Mississippi ready for the day.

 Drive the weekday: Take the lead as a producer three days a week during our morning

shift, ensuring our coverage is fast, fair, and visually compelling.

 Own the story: Use your MMJ skills to pitch, shoot, write, and edit content as

needed—bringing a producer’s eye to every story you tell.

 Lead with digital: Think "digital-first" by breaking news on our app and social media,

ensuring our audience stays informed across every platform.

 Step into the field: Be ready to report when news breaks, delivering authentic coverage

from where the story is happening.

 Collaborate for impact: Work tightly with our anchors, reporters, and digital team to

ensure a cohesive and high-energy morning product.

 Connect with the community: Help manage our presence on digital and streaming

platforms, engaging with our audience where they live.

What You Bring

 The Credentials: A four-year degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

 Producing Instincts: Strong news judgment and the ability to manage multiple moving

parts under tight morning deadlines.

 Versatility: You’re primarily an off-camera powerhouse, but you have the reporting and

MMJ skills to jump into the field at a moment's notice.

 Storytelling Chops: Excellent writing skills with a knack for conversational, high-

impact scripts for both broadcast and digital.

 Technical Agility: Comfort with newsroom systems (like ENPS) and non-linear editing

software (we’ll coach you, but you’ve got to be ready to learn!).

 A "Team-First" Attitude: You’re a great newsroom citizen who values collaboration

over ego and is ready to support the team in any capacity.

 Coachability: You have a thick skin and a growth mindset—you welcome constructive

criticism and use it to level up your craft.

Why You'll Love It Here

 The Location: Live in beautiful Northeast Mississippi with Ole Miss and Mississippi

State in your backyard (the heart of SEC country!). If you're looking for big city vibes,

Memphis, Birmingham, and Nashville are all just a quick road trip away.

 Real Impact: You aren't just filling time; you're building the newscasts that our

community relies on to start their day.

 Growth Culture: We are a newsroom that values coaching and mentorship. You won't

just be a producer; you'll be a partner in our success.

 Innovation Focus: At WTVA, we’re evolving on purpose. You’ll have the tools and the

freedom to experiment with new ways of producing and storytelling.

Ready to help build the future of morning news? Let’s create something amazing together.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A four-year degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

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)

WTVA-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.