News Reporter / Producer

Job Description

News Reporter / Producer - KLTV

About KLTV:

KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 20+ years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating eight different apps and producing a nationally recognized, innovative, 18-hour a day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop and on our mobile apps.

We have our own doppler radar, fully-equipped storm chasing vehicle and news chopper. Modern facility. Top notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best TV stations in the country.

Job Summary/Description:

We are looking for a talented Multi Media Journalist/Producer with some level of professional experience as either a Producer or MMJ. Perhaps you are currently a Producer looking to break into on-air work. Candidate must gather & verify information in the production of news reports. Candidate must investigate leads, pitch stories to managers daily, shoot & edit, write, produce and report material for broadcast and digital products on all platforms. This position is a weekend shift.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to:
- Co-Producing Saturday morning newscast with two other producers
- Working as an MMJ Sunday-Wednesday. (Schedule is subject to change)
- Shooting stories
- Pitching and researching, setting up news stories
- Editing stories
- Writing
- Posting stories online
- Computer skills
- Frequently required to work outdoors
- Required to work weekends and some holidays
- Must have valid drivers' license and be insurable

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Journalism degree or similar is preferred.
- Professional video camera and professional non-linear editing knowledge.
- Producing or Reporting experience is a plus.

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'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx8p7o-3-141-8-247-42 in your application.