Executive Producer (Streaming) Kbtx

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 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 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 News 3 is seeking a motivated digital manager to serve as the stations Executive Producer of Streaming.

The Executive Producer - Streaming will oversee KBTXs digital presence on streaming platforms including social video platforms and connected television devices. They are responsible for coordinating KBTXs approach to streaming video content alongside the stations Digital Content Manager and under the direction of the News Director.

A successful candidate will develop and implement a fluid streaming strategy focused on growing available content and audience.
The Executive Producer - Streaming will work side-by-side with news management producers anchors and reporters. They will be responsible for training staff establishing best practices and creating an environment that actively engages all newsroom employees in streaming content. The EP will also spearhead the implementation of a digital-exclusive content channel with a focus on delivering timely and relevant OTT content.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have:
Significant experience in digital analytics and planning for digital content
A proven record of success in the production and distribution of digital content
Proven leadership skills and excellent news judgment
Success in growing an organizations social and digital footprint especially within key demographics
Strong writing skills and a background in digital news
A community-minded spirit and vision to expand the stations outreach through coverage of impactful events to the greater region we serve
A passion for production and storytelling combined with an unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
Ability to work with all digital specialists to ensure social media growth
Ability to teach and lead by example while using the latest technology

The Executive Producer - Streaming works within the news department and reports to the News Director.
Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic strong people skills and maintain a professional attitude at all position requires availability to work all shifts and may require holiday work.

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 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.