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News Producer - KOTA/Kevn

NEWS PRODUCER (ASSO - EVENING) - KOTA/KEVN

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KOTA/KEVN:

KOTA and KEVN are the ABC and FOX affiliates in Rapid City at the base of the beautiful Black Hills. KOTA and KEVN are the market leaders for local news, sports, and weather with a state-of-the-art facility. Both stations cover the Black Hills of South Dakota as well as parts of eastern Wyoming. Our team produces eight daily newscasts Monday through Friday and six newscasts on the weekends.

KOTA & KEVN are located in Rapid City, SD television DMA Market 170, a community of approximately 100,000 television HH.

Learn More About KOTA/KEVN Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE2Wz03telQ&feature=youtu.be

Job Summary/Description:

KOTA Territory News is looking for a full-time producer. Come work in our state-of-the-art studio in the beautiful Black Hills! Our ideal candidate is a leader with solid news judgment, intelligence, and energy, plus a creative vision for what it takes to produce engaging newscasts.

The producer creates the newscast rundown, writes stories, builds graphics, coordinates with field crews, and communicates with everyone involved in the daily newscast.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Solid news judgment and the ability to multi-task are essential. You should be calm under pressure. The ideal candidate would be social media and tech-savvy. You must be a team player with a great attitude and be available to work various schedules as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preview news material before airing. Writes, edits, and research show elements. Prepares interview segments.
- Coordinates breaking stories. Selects graphics and pre-production elements. Proofreads scripts. Coordinates breaking news and executes show in the control room. Edits video as necessary.
- Collaborates with executive producer, reporters, assignment desk, and photographers to determine the content of broadcasts. Participates in story planning meetings.
- Times the show while on air; meets all requirements of commercial content and off-times.
- Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements. Monitors and works to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts.
- Coordinates with the creative services department to develop effective promotions for upcoming shows, newscasts, and events.
- Assists the assignment desk and edits as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- BA in Journalism or a related field
- Must be versed in broadcast and digital writing styles
- 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 make quick decisions without losing composure

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)

KOTA/KEVN-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4nz0y-35-171-164-77-42 in your application.