News/Special Projects Producer - Kbtx
News/Special Projects Producer - Kbtx
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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 KBTX:
KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station Texas serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For over 65 years KBTX has been the ratings leader and dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces six newscasts each weekday three each weekend a breaking news digital channel and a daily lifestyle show totaling more than 40 hours of programming each week. KBTX is routinely recognized among the best in the state by organizations including the Associated Press RTDNA and the Lone Star EMMY Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2023 the station was honored to receive a National Edward R. Murrow Award three regional Murrow Awards a National Gracie Award and the Texas Association of Broadcasters Bonner McLane Public Service Award. KBTX is also a recent Texas AP Broadcasters/Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Station of the Year and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Station of the Year. KBTX has helped launch the careers of many well-known journalists meteorologists and network and production executives and takes pride in helping talent grow quickly into the nations largest television markets.
Job Summary/Description:
KBTX is looking for an innovative newscast producer to join our award-winning team. Were seeking someone who lives for urgent impactful coverage of whats new now and next and excels in breaking news and weather situations.
Daily youll oversee the regions top-rated newsmagazine show working with a team of journalists from varied backgrounds to create a program that resonates with viewers. Youll also take an active role in guiding our digital news updates using our CTV studio to help grow cross-platform audiences. Youll also be at the helm of KBTXs award-winning sports programming including Friday Football Fever our weekly high school highlights show and Aggie Gameday KBTXs long-running Texas A&M football pregame show. You must approach each assignment with a passion for great human stories enjoy and remain active on social media and constantly be competing for the days top story. If you have a passion for journalism and a talent for storytelling this is the job for you. Great writing and a willingness to learn will earn you this position.
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
Identifying the days 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 how to meet ratings goals
Qualifications/Requirements:
At least one year of experience in a TV newsroom as well as a college degree in broadcast journalism or a related field is preferred.
Experience with ENPS or EDIUS non-linear editing software is a big plus.
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.
Passing a drug screening and motor vehicle records check is are condition of employment. Gray Television Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KBTX-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 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
