NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KPLC Job at Gray Television, Inc. in Lake Charles

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly 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 U.S. 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 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, along with studio facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KPLC-Station-Lke Chrls, LA
320 Division St
Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA

About KPLC:

KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for its industry, booming economy, and culture. Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in Louisiana. KPLC began broadcasting in the summer of 1954 and has consistently been one of the nation's most innovative and most-watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen-rated stations nationally throughout the year.

Job Summary/Description:

KPLC 7 News seeks a producer ready to work with an award-winning morning team. The producer will work closely with news managers, fellow producers, reporters, photographers, and anchors to create high-quality, high-energy, innovative, and authentic reports for broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to production of local newscasts, managing on-air products, contributing story/segment ideas, helping live crew execute reports, and generating content for all station platforms. Ability to respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news is vital and includes skills in writing news/web copy, editing video for news and social media, and shooting in the field.
This producer will also work as a coordinator of morning news segments – both live and recorded in the studio or on location. News judgment combined with creative presentation ideas is key.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A degree in Journalism or a related field; previous work or internship in journalism is a plus. Candidate should identify great video and compelling sound bites, have solid news judgment, excellent communication skills, ability to edit video, and ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to meet deadlines, multitask in a fast-paced environment, have a good driving record, strong writing skills, and flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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.

KPLC-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.

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