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 more than 50 hours of original local news and weather programming each week on television. Our 24/7 digital platforms also dominate in audience, engagement and content. We invest in the latest news-gathering equipment and superior weather technology. KCBD provides the training, support, tools and opportunities for success in the ever-changing environment of broadcast and digital content.

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.

Lubbock's legacy station is looking for a newscast producer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer who understands creative storytelling and visual presentation.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- 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.
- Gathering and verifying news information.
- Writing and publishing news content for newscasts, digital platforms, and social media.
- Being a team player.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Empathy for others. A team-builder, with a dedication to collaboration and getting it right.
- Strong writing skills.
- Degree in journalism/communications/English or equivalent background preferred.
- Some newsroom experience preferred.
- Preferred knowledge of Edius and ENPS.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- 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)

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r152wy-18-191-136-109-42 in your application.