Newscast Producer (Am) - Kbjr
About The Position
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 45 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. This is your chance to jumpstart your career at a top-tier station where you won’t just be "learning the ropes"; you’ll be owning the morning conversation across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, from the broadcast desk to the streaming screen.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field (recent grads, this is for you!).
- You’re a self-starter who is ready to tackle the overnight/early morning lifestyle with a positive attitude.
- You understand that news happens everywhere on social, web, and streaming, and you know how to talk to those audiences.
- You have strong broadcast writing skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can hit a deadline without breaking a sweat.
- You’re ready to pitch in, learn fast, and support your teammates to get the win.
- You ask the right questions and have the news judgment to know what the community cares about.
Responsibilities
- Build the morning buzz: Craft fast-paced, engaging newscasts for both TV and streaming, learning how to pace a show that keeps viewers coming back.
- Own your stories: Select the day’s top news and write scripts that are conversational, accurate, and urgent (no "anchor-speak" allowed!).
- Visual storytelling: Work with our creative team to order graphics and select video that makes our coverage pop on every screen.
- Think multi-platform: Help create exclusive content for our streaming audience, ensuring our news reaches people wherever they are.
- Collaborate with the best: Partner with veteran anchors, reporters, and directors who are as passionate about great journalism as you are.
- Master the booth: Learn to booth live newscasts with confidence, staying calm and decisive when breaking news hits.
- Grow your skills: Stay on top of digital trends and audience habits, constantly finding new ways to make our content more interactive and engaging.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
