NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KWQC

Job Summary/Description
KWQC has an immediate opening for a News/Digital Content Producer who is excited to work on award‑winning newscasts. Our producers are hungry to get in breaking news as quickly as they can, making sure our viewers are updated on what is going on in the Quad Cities and beyond. Picking content and working with the anchors on showcasing this content is important for this job. Writing conversationally for TV and the web is also a must.

Duties/Responsibilities

Work with another producer and the Quad Cities Today team to get new, fresh content for our newscasts.

Produce the newscast.

Assist with content selection for our noon and newscasts.

Write and post stories on and post other content related to your story on social media and CTV/streaming products.

Be curious and aware of news of the day, current events, and trends.

Apply the feedback given to you by the management team.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Have a desire to get new content into the newscasts.

Write stories for our other digital streaming platforms.

Understand ENPS and editing software.

Write for broadcast and AP style (online).

Experience with AP style for web and broadcast writing.

Great communication skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle Records check required.

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.

KWQC-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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