Overview
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is a large owner of local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets with broad reach across US households. The portfolio includes multiple markets with leading stations and a variety of media properties, including Gray Digital Media, Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios. About KPLC:
KPLC is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lake Charles is known for its industry, economy, and culture. KPLC began broadcasting in 1954 and is consistently among the nation’s most-watched television stations, ranking among the top Nielsen-rated stations nationally. Job Summary/Description
KPLC 7 News seeks a producer to join an award-winning morning team. The producer will collaborate with news managers, fellow producers, reporters, photographers, and anchors to create high-quality, energetic, innovative, and authentic reports for broadcast and digital platforms. The producer is responsible for local newscasts production, managing on-air products, contributing story/segment ideas, assisting live crews, and content generation for all station platforms. The role requires quick and proactive response to breaking news, with skills in writing news and web copy, editing video for news and social media, and field shooting. This producer will also coordinate morning news segments – both live and recorded in the studio or on location. News judgment paired with creative presentation ideas is essential. Please note: primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above. Responsibilities
Produce local newscasts and manage on-air presentation Contribute story and segment ideas; help live crew execute reports Generate content for all station platforms (broadcast and digital) Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news Write news and web copy; edit video for news and social media Shoot in the field as needed Coordinate morning news segments (live and recorded) in-studio or on location Apply News judgment with creative presentation ideas Qualifications/Requirements
Degree in Journalism or related field; previous work or internship in journalism is a plus Ability to identify compelling video and sound bites; solid news judgment Excellent communication skills; ability to edit video and write clearly and concisely Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment Good driving record; flexibility with scheduling/shift changes If you feel qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, or click on “apply now,” then upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal. KPLC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. Additional Info
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with state and local nondiscrimination laws where applicable. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media prohibits 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 job duties may result in discipline up to discharge. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is a large owner of local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets with broad reach across US households. The portfolio includes multiple markets with leading stations and a variety of media properties, including Gray Digital Media, Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios. About KPLC:
KPLC is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lake Charles is known for its industry, economy, and culture. KPLC began broadcasting in 1954 and is consistently among the nation’s most-watched television stations, ranking among the top Nielsen-rated stations nationally. Job Summary/Description
KPLC 7 News seeks a producer to join an award-winning morning team. The producer will collaborate with news managers, fellow producers, reporters, photographers, and anchors to create high-quality, energetic, innovative, and authentic reports for broadcast and digital platforms. The producer is responsible for local newscasts production, managing on-air products, contributing story/segment ideas, assisting live crews, and content generation for all station platforms. The role requires quick and proactive response to breaking news, with skills in writing news and web copy, editing video for news and social media, and field shooting. This producer will also coordinate morning news segments – both live and recorded in the studio or on location. News judgment paired with creative presentation ideas is essential. Please note: primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above. Responsibilities
Produce local newscasts and manage on-air presentation Contribute story and segment ideas; help live crew execute reports Generate content for all station platforms (broadcast and digital) Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news Write news and web copy; edit video for news and social media Shoot in the field as needed Coordinate morning news segments (live and recorded) in-studio or on location Apply News judgment with creative presentation ideas Qualifications/Requirements
Degree in Journalism or related field; previous work or internship in journalism is a plus Ability to identify compelling video and sound bites; solid news judgment Excellent communication skills; ability to edit video and write clearly and concisely Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment Good driving record; flexibility with scheduling/shift changes If you feel qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title or station call letters, or click on “apply now,” then upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal. KPLC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. Additional Info
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with state and local nondiscrimination laws where applicable. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media prohibits 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 job duties may result in discipline up to discharge. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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