News Producer

Job Description

News Producer - KTUU

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KTUU

About KTUU:

Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streaming content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is ''To Tell Alaska's Story,'' and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.

Learn what it's like to work for KTUU, watch our video: https://bit.ly/3wcurtb

Job Summary/Description:

The Producer is responsible for producing newscasts for broadcast, including gathering and writing content, writing news scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, coordinating live-shots, communicating with anchors and production staff during live broadcasts and directing reporters and photographers on deadline to meet the needs and vision of the newscast. The Producer also creates content for digital platforms, answers phones, deploys breaking news crews, makes calls to generate content and covers the Assignment Desk/Digital Desk, as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include but not be limited to:
* Strong initiative and persistent attention to detail is required
* Be able to write clearly and accurately with great grammar
* Produce newscasts including stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters, and photographers
* Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
* Write copy for broadcast and digital platforms daily, including gathering information by phone, Zoom or in person, as needed
* Must be able to write in a clear, concise, and conversational manner
* Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines and use Social Media daily
* Must enterprise and pitch hard-news, research-based stories daily
* Must maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
* Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (ENPS), Microsoft applications and Internet use
* Ability to work well with others and independently with limited supervision
* Must be professional and courteous with the public, answer phones, book guests for the newscast, and greet guests who have arrived to appear on-air

Qualifications/Requirements:
* 1-2 years experience in broadcast news and producing preferred
* College degree is required. Journalism or a related field is preferred
* Must hold a valid driver's license and a good driving record
* Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overnight, evening, weekends and holidays, as assigned
* Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
* Must have the desire and willingness to be at work during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events

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'', and upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KTUU-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-gw251k-18-191-132-105-42 in your application.