MMJ/NEWS PRODUCER - KWTX

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KWTX:

KWTX-TV News 10 is the dominant television station for the Waco-Temple-Killeen market in the Heart of Texas. The CBS, CW, Telemundo, and MeTV affiliate, KWTX is the leader in TV and Digital marketing solutions. A state-of-the-art facility gives team members the ability to showcase their award-winning content.

Job Summary/Description:

Seeking a career that provides opportunities to build your skills, share real-people stories, and display your creativity in front of and behind the camera? KWTX, the dominant CBS station in Central Texas, is seeking a super Producer/MMJ with abilities and desire to generate and tell creative stories on-air, and who displays creativity and consistency in producing newscasts. The ideal candidate is a daily news consumer who knows how to generate and present engaging enterprise content for all platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Generate engaging enterprise content for on-air and online reports
• Report live in field and in studio as a multi-media journalist (3-shifts per week)
• Plan, schedule, shoot, write, edit and present news content on-air and on digital platforms
• Produce and booth weekend newscasts
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to generate and tell unique enterprise stories relevant to our Central Texas audience
• Strong news judgment
• Ability to present clear and concise on-air content in scripted and non-scripted events
• Planning skills that keep you always seeking the next big topic
• Creative thinker with a desire to present information in new formats and with engaging visuals
• Excellent writing, shooting, editing, and producing skills
• Ability to transport ENG gear for on-location shoots and live shots
• Ability to multitask and be calm and decisive under pressure
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Bachelors degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience

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)

KWTX-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.