Gray Media is hiring: NEWSCAST PRODUCER - KFVS in Cape Girardeau

About Gray Media: Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. It is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets that serve 113 television markets, reaching approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station, 100 markets hosting the highest‑rated stations, and leads the Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets reaching nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. In addition, Gray Digital Media offers national and local clients advanced digital marketing strategies. The company’s media properties also encompass video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary: KFVS is seeking an energetic, creative, and motivated Producer to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, thrives under deadline pressure, and has a strong grasp of local and national news. This producer will craft compelling, visually engaging newcasts that inform and connect with our audience across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging, fast‑paced newscasts.
• Write, edit, and organize scripts with accuracy and creativity.
• Coordinate with anchors, reporters, photographers, directors, and the digital team to ensure seamless and polished shows.
• Incorporate breaking news, live shots, and developing stories effectively into newscasts.
• Monitor wires, social media, scanner traffic, and other sources for story ideas and updates.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership on story selection, rundowns, and coverage priorities to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Ensure broadcasts meet editorial and legal standards.
• Contribute to digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Previous newscast producing experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment skills.
• Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems a plus.
• Ability to multitask and make decisions quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Apply by visiting https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings or using the Gray‑TV ULTiPro self‑service portal for current employees.

KFVS‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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, Grey Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in all locations. The 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.

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Salary Range: $88,000.00 – $108,000.00