Gray Television
Gray Television is hiring: NEWSCAST PRODUCER - KFVS in Cape Girardeau
Gray Television, Cape Girardeau, MO, US, 63705
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 nation's 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. Gray's 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 KFVS:
KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW TV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland" with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, along with special high-profile, topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism, having been honored with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.
Job Summary/Description:
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 on all platforms.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* 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 - ensuring strategic goals are being 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
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KFVS-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 genetics. In 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 Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's 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. Gray's 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 KFVS:
KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW TV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland" with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, along with special high-profile, topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism, having been honored with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.
Job Summary/Description:
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 on all platforms.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* 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 - ensuring strategic goals are being 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
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KFVS-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 genetics. In 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 Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.