Newscast Producer (Am) Kbjr

About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. 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 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. 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

Salary/Wage:

$19.25 - $20.19/hr. (paid hourly)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (Midnight - 8:30 am)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a news junkie who lives for the rush of a breaking story Do you have the creative spark to turn a blank rundown into a must-watch morning show Were looking for a high-energy digitally-savvy Morning News Producer to join our flagship team. This is your chance to jumpstart your career at a top-tier station where you wont just be learning the ropes; youll be owning the morning conversation across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin from the broadcast desk to the streaming screen.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What Youll Do:
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 days 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You Bring:
The Foundation: A Bachelors degree in journalism broadcasting or a related field (recent grads this is for you!).
The Drive: Youre a self-starter who is ready to tackle the overnight/early morning lifestyle with a positive attitude.
Digital Fluency: You understand that news happens everywhere on social web and streaming and you know how to talk to those audiences.
Writing Chops: You have strong broadcast writing skills and a sharp eye for detail.
Cool Under Pressure: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can hit a deadline without breaking a sweat.
Team Player Mentality: Youre ready to pitch in learn fast and support your teammates to get the win.
Curiosity: You ask the right questions and have the news judgment to know what the community cares about.

Why This Role Rocks:
Launch Your Career: This is an entry-level role at a flagship station. Theres no better place to build your portfolio and your reputation.
Real Responsibility: You wont be sitting on the sidelines; youll be producing live content that reaches thousands of people every day.
Mentorship & Growth: Work alongside experienced pros who are dedicated to helping you become a world-class producer.
Innovative Culture: Were leading the way in multi-platform news and youll be at the heart of that evolution.

Ready to start your journey and own the morning Lets create something amazing together.

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)

KBJR-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 at every location where 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.

Required Experience:

IC