Newscast Producer (Morning) Kbtx 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 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 more than 60 years weve been the dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces six newscasts each weekday and three each weekend totaling nearly 25 hours 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. The station is the back-to-back winner of the Texas Association of Broadcasters Bonner McLane Public Service award and a regular regional Murrow Award winner. 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. The station has launched the careers of many well-known journalists meteorologists and network executives and takes pride in helping talent grow quickly into the nations largest television markets. The work family of KBTX is made up of a group of dedicated professional and passionate individuals who are the backbone of our daily mission.Bryan-College Station Texas is a community of more than 250000 people and the largest single metro in the Waco-Temple-Bryan DMA. The twin cities have a unique small-town feeling but offer big-city amenities including a vibrant arts community a city-wide all-terrain trail system and world-class dining and nightlife. Bryan and College Station are routinely recognized as leaders in quality of life and as one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. College Station is home to Texas A&M University the nations largest university. Aggie home football games attract more than 100000 in the stands with tens of thousands more camped outside celebrating at tailgates during football weekends. Learn more about KBTX at .Job Summary/Description:KBTX is looking for an innovative newscast producer to join our award-winning team. Were looking for a producer who lives for urgent impactful coverage of whats new now and next and excels in breaking news and weather situations.As the Brazos Valleys dominant #1 news station youll have the largest and latest resources to create a show that resonates with viewers. Youre joining a team of exceptional journalists who are committed to our community and work to make it better both on and off camera.As a newscast producer you will oversee a team of journalists from varied backgrounds on a tight deadline so strong planning and communication skills are a must.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.Essential 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 to meet ratings goalsQualifications/Requirements: 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. At least two years of experience in a TV newsroom as well as a college degree in broadcast journalism or a related field is preferred. Experience with ENPS Grass Valley EDIUS or BitCentral Oasis is a big plus.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 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 Promotional Events,Image Campaigns,Promotional Campaigns,Communications,News Image,Promotional Content,Adobe Creative Suite,Facebook,Youtube,Promotional Materials,Digital Media,Promotional Spots,Video production,Station Image Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1