News Producer Primary - Kxii
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Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KXII:
Would you like to advance your career at an awardwinning television station that leads the market in both news and programming What we do at KXII matters perhaps more than it ever has before. With an endless choice of sources more people turn to KXII 12Media for local news weather coverage and entertainment programming. We take pride in being the source most Texomans choose whether watching television reading online following through social media or consuming our content in any combination of these ways. Our employees contribute to that success on a daily basis. A dedicated group of experienced veterans and young professionals work hard morning noon and night to serve our community by giving our customers the best quality content possible. We are where our community turns when severe weather threatens and when huge stories break. Regardless of their position our employees take pride in that every day.
Job Summary/Description:
KXIITV News 12 is seeking a news producer for our Sherman newsroom to produce and edit our toprated local newscasts. This is a fulltime behindthescenes position working directly under the news director and anchors. Youll learn the ropes from an experienced awardwinning news team and youll help put together the markets toprated newscasts.
Duties/Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Producing and editing local newscasts
Strong news writing skills (broadcast and digital)
Strong video editing skills
Coordinating with reporters in the field and on live shots
Operating the teleprompter
Posting news stories online
Updating the stations social media platforms
Answering news tip hotline
Monitoring police scanner traffic
Participate in the story selection process through meetings and contribute story ideas daily
Demonstrate sound news judgment and collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
Work evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Ability to write clear concise and accurate broadcast copy
Knowledge of AP style
Strong English language and spelling & grammar skills
Competent video editor with knowledge of nonlinear program(s) such as FinalCut Premiere Edius etc.
Able to work independently
Flexibility in scheduling to respond to the changing news landscape
A degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent professional experience is preferred
Social media savvy
Able to work as part of a team to achieve success
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 GrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
KXIITV/Gray Media is a drugfree 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 genetics. In 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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
