News Producer

Job Description

News Producer

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KWTX
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.
About KWTX:
KWTX-TV News 10 is the dominant television station for the Waco-Temple-Killeen market in the Heart of Central Texas. The CBS, CW, Telemundo, and MeTV affiliate, KWTX, is the leader in every local newscast. Two storm-chasing vehicles, the Weather Edge and Weather Explorer, give our crews mobile weather labs to track severe weather. Community service is ingrained in the culture of KWTX. We take pride in being able to say that no other station does it better.
Job Summary/Description:
KWTX seeks an innovative newscast producer to join News 10 This Morning, the number one morning newscast in Central Texas. We are looking for a producer who lives for urgent, relevant coverage of what is new, now, and next, and excels in breaking news and weather situations. As the Central Texas dominant #1 news station, you will have the largest and latest resources to create a show that resonates with viewers. You will join a team of exceptional journalists who are committed to our community and work to make it better, both on and off camera. Strong planning and communication skills are a must.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Researching, writing, and editing daily content for television and web platforms
- Producing a quality, accurate show that resonates with key demographics
- Work as a co-producer in creating morning newscasts that are updated throughout the morning, both on-air and for live-streaming platforms
- Identifying the day's most important stories and sourcing materials relevant to your audience
- Working with management and staff to generate stories and content
- Meeting daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Planning and timing show to meet ratings goals
- Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, the ability to be a team player and must maintain a professional attitude at all times
- This position requires availability to work weekends and may require holiday work
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1 year of previous news experience
- Ability to edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate
- Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
- A degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, Sony ENG, and Social Media
- Valid driver's License with a good driving record
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)
KWTX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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