News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KALB
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 KALB:
KALB-TV is the #1 most-watched television station in Central Louisiana. KALB-TV includes the powerhouse NBC that has dominated the market for more than 70 years, CBS, and the CW.
Job Summary/Description:
KALB, the dominant #1 station in Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic and driven producer with an eye for great storytelling. Must thrive during breaking news and work well both independently and as part of a team.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
You will build and execute a fast-paced, content-rich show that prioritizes breaking news and weather coverage, delivering accurate, compelling stories to viewers. In this role, you will:
- Own the daily newscast from start to finish-stacking, timing, and producing.
- Drive breaking news and severe weather coverage, making quick, confident editorial decisions in real time.
- Craft strong, clear writing for anchors and teases that keep viewers engaged.
- Collaborate closely with anchors, other producers, meteorologists, reporters, and the digital team to coordinate content across platforms.
- Edit video and build graphics to support storytelling and maintain a clean, professional look.
- Maintain high editorial standards while working efficiently under deadline pressure.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Strong writing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging content across platforms
- Must be able to meet daily news deadlines and work well under pressure during breaking news and severe weather events
- Understanding of and adherence to journalism ethics and using AP Style
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus
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)
KALB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-238ojm-18-97-14-87-42 in your application.