After meeting with news producer Lou Grant , she is informed that the position has been filled but she is hired as an Associate Producer .
Mary applies for a secretarial job at fictional television station WJM - TV , the area 's lowest rated station .
After meeting with news producer Lou Grant , Mary is informed that the position has been filled but Mary is hired as an Associate Producer .
Mary applies for a secretarial job at fictional television station WJM - TV , the area 's lowest rated station .