NEWS PRODUCER (ASSO) - (MORNING SHOW) - KMVT

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 KMVT:

KMVT - Your Hometown Station will be your base station. The KMVT brand mission is not a slogan. It’s not the final sentence in promos. It is the way we approach preparing, producing, and presenting our news product. It is who we are and how we treat the news. It’s our web presence, our live and local news and weather coverage, and our enterprise reporting for all hometowns in Southern Idaho. KMVT (CBS) is the dominant television station in the market and the only full-service News station in Southern Idaho. We also operate KSVT (FOX) and NMVT (CW) television stations in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

KMVT is looking to hire a full-time Morning News Producer. The producer is one of the most crucial positions at a television station. It requires someone who is a strong leader, excellent communicator, organized, and also passionate about the news. The successful candidate must have excellent time management skills and attention to detail.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):

• Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts
• Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts
• Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and other sources to find relevant material for newscasts
• Work with news management to determine which stories to air during newscasts
• Act as a leader in facilitating teamwork among staff members
• Work with directors and anchors on the presentation of stories
• Write news stories
• Monitor competition's shows and websites
• Write creative headlines and teases
• Research and brainstorm story ideas, then present them in editorial meetings
• Post and update stories and videos on the station website and social media sites
• Work with the web staff during breaking news and alert users on all platforms
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Clear, concise, and conversational writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate solid news judgment
• Maintain strong journalistic ethics
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Create compelling and memorable newscasts
• Knowledge of newsroom software and web posting software
• Edit video and audio on industry-standard equipment
• Build graphics and use them effectively in newscasts
• Handle and adjust to last-minute changes
• Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines
• Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment

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)

KMVT-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.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them