News Producer Kosa at Gray Media

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 KOSA:First Alert 7 / KOSA-TV is the top-rated long-time news leader in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Based in Midland/Odessa we pride ourselves on being the dominant player in a highly competitive market where there is never a shortage of news that impacts people on the regional level throughout the state of Texas and very often on the national stage. Our team of professionals is committed to sharing the most compelling stories every dayand we know that requires outstanding writers creative photographers and an innovative production team. Whether were following local officers to the nations capital to remember their fallen brothers; traveling to Marine boot camp to highlight a local mans journey; covering a hometown president (George W. Bush) during his eight years in office; or tracking the latest developments in the oil and gas industry KOSA is located at the epicenter of some of the most important news stories of our generation.As the only community in the country with an International Air and Space Port travel to and from Midland from anywhere in the world (and very soon even out of the world!) is quick and easy. We are also nestled in a picturesque region of Texas often referred to as a hidden jewel that makes for exciting weekend trips for the outdoors adventurer or the lover of rare or unique art.Job Summary/Description:The Permian Basins #1 new station FIRST ALERT 7 / KOSA-TV is seeking a dynamic newscast producer. Are you a born storyteller Were looking for someone who has excellent new judgment superb writing skills and a knack for showcasing stores for the viewer. Were looking for a driven creative producer who works well with a team of talented professionals to create compelling newscasts. Owning Breaking News is priority number one! The ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between broadcast and digital platforms as well as how to build a newscast (not stack stories).Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Line produce live newscasts daily- Select content- Write scripts- Edit video- Coordinate with digital producers on cross-platform content- Communicate with anchors assignment desk field crews and others to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast- Produce live breaking news and special event coverage- Participate in daily editorial meetingsQualifications/Requirements:- Good writing skills- Self-starter skills- Knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as content management systems and social media- Experience producing with multiple live sources is a plus- Excellent time management skills required- Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred- MVR check will be runIf 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)KOSA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free companyAdditional 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. Key Skills Video Editing,Communication skills,Content Management Systems,Military Experience,Copy Editing,AP Style,Ftp,Journalism,SEO,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Premiere,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1