NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KKTV

Job Summary/Description:

Produce, plan, and manage news broadcasts from start to finish. A producer must be able to produce solid, accurate, informative news stories in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. The deadline to apply for this position is December , .

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Must be able to manage the TV news broadcast, coordinate with the production team, and oversee the order of the news broadcast.
- Work with the news team to decide on what stories to produce and report.
- Work closely with news anchors to produce and execute clear information and/or news stories to the viewer.
- Contribute content to and other associated digital products.
- Contribute story ideas and content on a daily basis, as well as special assignments and long-range planning.
- Assist other producers as well as fill in on all news broadcasts.
- Lead newscast meeting.
- Ability to quickly recognize and organize stories for the upcoming new broadcast.
- Review, edit, and approve stories for broadcasts submitted by news reporters with speed and accuracy. Qualifications/Requirements:

A successful candidate knows the various news-gathering tools and libel laws. They must understand the importance of writing crisp teases to promote upcoming news broadcasts and stories, as well as create electronic graphics in a professional and timely manner.

Education and Experience:
- The producer position is not an entry-level position.
- An applicable college degree is required.
- However, experience may be substituted at the employer's discretion.
- Two years of producing experience is preferred, but experience as a news reporter, assignment editor, or other applicable journalism experience may be accepted.

If you feel you’re 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) KKTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company