News Producer

Job Description

News Producer - KTTC

NEWS PRODUCER (EVENING) - KTTC

About KTTC:

KTTC is the leading NBC affiliate, serving Rochester, Austin, and Mason City as the #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KTTC strives for leadership in our industry and in our community and does this by keeping viewers safe and informed, supporting non-profits and organizations that serve the community, and helping our local businesses grow.

All employees accept personal responsibility for maintaining the professional culture at KTTC. The KTTC leadership team believes in workplaces ''Free of discrimination, harassment, and incivility – and filled with opportunity, especially for those who've been traditionally denied it,'' (a definition adopted by the work and training put forth by the Power Shift Project). If you value kindness and respect as much as we do, please apply.

To learn more about KTTC visit: https://www.kttc.com/page/living-working-and-playing-in-rochester-minnesota/

Job Summary/Description:

Producers are the air traffic controllers of a newscast. They see the big picture and know where all stories will take off and land. KTTC-TV is looking for someone to lead our newscasts, ensuring timely departures and safe flights. Okay, analogy is done.

Viewers are looking for more than a recap of the day when they watch a 6pm or 10pm newscast. A successful producer will take the opportunity to dive deep into the ''why'' and ''how'' of each day's news, giving viewers a reason to switch from Netflix and watch. Together with a dedicated newsroom of anchors and reporters, this position will be responsible for shaping the lead story, working with staff on innovative ways to present content, and exploring new ways to use resources like our studio to inform.

Digital is a priority in our newsroom and this producer will also be responsible for making sure content in their show is also reflected and expanded online.

Please note - the primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to the duties listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Strong writing skills are a necessity for this role. Time management is crucial to making sure the content is in your show before air. Being a good communicator is also important. You will be working closely with anchors, reporters, photographers, and directors to create a cohesive broadcast.
• ️ Some familiarity with editing video and broadcast writing is welcome.

Interested applicants may 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)

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro04j2-18-119-143-52-42 in your application.