News Editor/ Associate Producer

Job Description

News Editor/ Associate Producer - KCBD

About KCBD:

KCBD NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas and the dominant #1 station in the market. From our new state-of-the-art newsroom, control room and studios, we produce more than 50 hours of local news programming each week, across our NBC, FOX and Telemundo stations. Our 24/7 digital platforms also dominate in content and engagement.
Our award-winning newsroom is welcoming and collaborative, offering the training, support and culture for creative journalists to thrive and grow. We are here to build you up, while you learn, working alongside many seasoned industry veterans.

Lubbock is a fast-growing metro of 325,000+, with a strong, stable economy and low cost of living. There is always something to do, including Big 12 Athletics, museums and art galleries, live music and entertainment, and many athletic and leisure activities.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD is looking for a talented editor/associate producer who will edit morning newscasts and assist with the producing of our morning and Noon newscasts. We will invest in, train and provide opportunities for the winning candidate to grow and prosper.

Lubbock's legacy station is looking for a news editor/associate producer. The ideal candidate will be proficient in video editing and understand compelling visual presentation.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Edit and send video for our #1-rated newscasts. You will collaborate with other team members to deliver the best possible product on-air
- Help producers write and organize newscasts
- May occasionally shoot video in the field
- Be a team player

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Empathy for others. A team-builder, with a dedication to collaboration and getting it right while serving our community
- Strong video editing skills
- Hands-on experience with editing software
- Understanding of video sequencing and visual storytelling
- Degree in journalism/communications/English or equivalent background preferred
- Some newsroom experience preferred
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Availability to work various hours as breaking news or special events warrant; but understand we have a sizeable staff to spread across all dayparts.
- MVR check required

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)

KCBD-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d95839-3-133-154-2-42 in your application.