NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KPTV Job at Gray Television, Inc. in Beaverton

Location: 14975 NW Greenbrier Pkwy, Beaverton, OR 97006, USA

About KPTV

KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Summary / Description

The News Producer creates, coordinates, and executes newscasts. This position provides editorial and production direction to associate producers and field crews on content, coordination, and newscast execution. The News Producer coordinates efforts of anchors, reporters, editors, and other staff toward crafting a compelling newscast. In addition, this position develops the day‑to‑day on‑air look of the newscast to attract the largest available audience to the station's profitable newscasts. This producer will craft shows for Good Day Oregon, the #1‑rated morning newscast in Portland.

Duties / Responsibilities

• 50% Previews news material before airing. Writes, edits, and researches show elements. Prepares interview segments. Coordinates breaking stories. Selects graphics and pre‑production elements. Proofreads scripts. Coordinates breaking news and executes the show in the control room. Edits video as necessary.
• 10% Collaborates with executive producer, reporters, assignment desk, and photographers to determine the content of broadcasts. Participates in story planning meetings.
• 10% Times the show while on air; meets all requirements of commercial content and off‑times.
• 10% Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre‑production elements. Monitors and works to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts.
• 10% Coordinates with the creative services department to develop effective promotions for upcoming shows, newscasts, and events.
• 10% Assists the assignment desk and edits video as necessary.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of producing or production support experience for a television or cable station. Two years of experience preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience using ENPS internet production tools, MS Office strongly preferred.
• Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
• Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
• Must be results‑oriented.
• Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long‑range segments from first contact to on‑air product.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.

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.)

KPTV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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