Associate News Producer

Job Description

Associate News Producer

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 43 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.
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/Wage:
$18.00/hr.
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
First Alert 7 - the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX - is looking for a Broadcast Producer to join our news team of award-winning anchors, producers, and reporters. Odessa-Midland has a healthy mix of stories, from oil and gas industry news to healthcare and breaking news. You'll produce our daily early evening newscasts.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Produce the First Alert 7 5 p.m. 30-minute newscast nightly as well as our 4 p.m. show part of the week, including a combination of local, state, and national news.
- Make/answer calls about stories and breaking news.
- Write for Broadcast and Web.
- Edit video for reporter packages and newscasts.
- Select and report daily on stories happening around West Texas.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in Journalism or related field.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Experience with newsroom environments.
- Quick thinking/takes initiative, capable of breaking down news situations.
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)
KOSA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-864p5m-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.