Newscast Producer

Job Description

NEWSCAST PRODUCER (F/T) - KCBD

About KCBD:

KCBD, NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas and the dominant #1 station in the market. Our station is committed to excellent journalism and innovation across all platforms, producing and airing over 50 hours of original local news and weather programming each week. Our digital platforms also dominate in audience, engagement, and content. We invest in the latest news gathering equipment and superior weather technology. KCBD provides the tools, training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement in the industry.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD is looking for a hard-working, creative, and energetic storyteller to join our award winning team as a newscast producer. This is a full-time position that will invest, train and provide opportunities for the winning candidate to grow and advance, producing, with other producers and anchors, our #1-rated newscasts. You will collaborate with other team members to deliver the best possible product on-air.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing our news gathering process
- Writing and publishing news content for newscast, digital platforms and social media
- Being a team player

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ability to story tell using video, utilizing natural sound and creative editing techniques
- Must be capable of writing and producing pre-planned and breaking news coverage
- Must work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must practice solid news judgment and have knowledge of current events
- Must be able to make good decisions quickly
- Hands-on experience with editing software
- Able to conduct interviews to get information
- Ability to represent the station professionally in the community and newsroom
- Must be able to work well independently and with others
- College degree in journalism or related field is preferred. Related experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro9312-3-135-183-187-42 in your application.