News Producer

Job Description

News Producer - KKTV

NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING SHOW) - KKTV

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Annual Pay:

$38K - $40K (annual)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KKTV:

KKTV is located in picturesque Downtown Colorado Springs in Colorado, and with breathtaking views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, it's immediately easy to see why people are flocking to colorful Southern Colorado! KKTV 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of KKTV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We are involved with local non-profits like Pikes Peak United Way and Care and Share Food Bank, and we sponsor fun events like the annual Christmas parade and balloon festival. We work hard and we also like to have fun together. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even better place to live and work.

Job Summary/Description:

KKTV, The Gray-owned CBS affiliate in Southern Colorado, is seeking a creative and energetic weekend morning show producer, who can produce, plan, and manage news broadcasts from start to finish. The Producer must be able to produce solid, accurate, informative news stories in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• ️ Produce daily newscast
• ️ Conceptualize newscast rundown
• ️ Collaborate with EP, field crews, and assignment desk to determine the content of newscast
• ️ Write scripts
• ️ Research stories
• ️ Pitch story ideas
• ️ Participate in editorial meetings
• ️ Preview material before air
• ️ Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements
• ️ Create compelling graphics
• ️ Incorporate and coordinate breaking news
• ️ Work to constantly improve and evolve look and execution of newscasts
• ️ Execute show from control room
• ️ Meet all show timing requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education - Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience - One to two years of producing or production support experience for a television, cable, or college station.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -
• ️ Experience using ENPS, internet production tools, and Edius a plus.
• ️ Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team.
• ️ Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
• ️ Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
• ️ Must be results-oriented.
• ️ Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air products. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ️ Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
• ️ Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
• ️ Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• ️ Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred.

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to 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)

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

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rovy43-216-73-216-117-42 in your application.