Streaming News Producer Kptv

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 nations 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. Grays 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 KPTV :

KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Summary / Description :

FOX 12 Oregon is looking for a Streaming News Producer to help drive our live digital news coverage. This role is ideal for a creative detail-oriented producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the challenge of bringing breaking news to audiences in real time. Youll manage live segments from conception through execution. Youll shape rundowns coordinating guests and guiding on-air hosts through dynamic evolving coverage.

Duties / Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Produce and oversee live streaming news segments from start to finish.

Write and structure compelling rundowns teases and live elements for digital platforms.

Coordinate closely with anchors reporters and assignment desk editors to deliver smooth live productions.

Monitor breaking news and adjust coverage plans in real time.

Book and prep guests maintaining strong relationships with PR professionals and industry contacts.

Communicate clearly with the streaming host during live streams to convey updates and timing.

Manage multiple schedules calendars and communication threads simultaneously.

Collaborate with editorial teams to align streaming coverage with linear and digital news priorities.

Ensure content meets editorial standards for accuracy tone and fairness.

Qualifications / Requirements :

At least two years of experience producing a live television newscast or streaming content.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and pivot quickly for breaking news.

Strong communication skills for guiding hosts and coordinating with guests reporters and PR contacts.

Excellent organizational and scheduling skills; comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

Familiarity with newsroom systems such as ENPS preferred.

Experience with Adobe Premiere or live broadcasting software (e.g. vMix OBS TriCaster) a plus.

Deep understanding of news values and audience engagement on digital platforms.

Experience writing for on-air or digital news.

Knowledge of social media livestream integration and analytics.

A passion for innovation in the evolving digital news landscape.

Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 )

KPTV-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info :

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Key Skills

Video Editing,Communication skills,Content Management Systems,Military Experience,Copy Editing,AP Style,Ftp,Journalism,SEO,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Premiere,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1