News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KPLC

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 KPLC:

KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for its industry, booming economy, and culture. Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in Louisiana. KPLC began broadcasting in the summer of 1954 and is consistently one of the nation's most innovative and most-watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen-rated stations nationally throughout the year.

Job Summary/Description:

KPLC 7 News seeks a newscast producer who is looking for the opportunity and tools needed to produce award-winning and innovative newscasts. The producer will work closely with news managers, reporters, photographers, and anchors to create high-quality, high-energy, innovative, and authentic broadcasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Gathering, editing, and organizing content into local newscasts
- Overseeing those broadcasts from the control room, and communicating with on-air talent and newscast directors
- Contribute story ideas
- Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news
- Copy-edit reporter scripts

Qualifications/Requirements:
- A degree in Journalism or related field, previous work or internship in journalism
- Ability to identify great video and compelling sound bites
- Solid news judgment
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in editing video and writing
- Must have the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to cover other shifts and breaking news,
- Work cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines, and ensure timeliness and accuracy of information in newscasts.

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)

KPLC-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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9mb57-98-82-140-17-42 in your application.