Job Description
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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Annual Pay:
$18.27-19.24 hourly
Shift/Schedule:
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Monday - Friday 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Job Type:
Full-Time
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About KKTV:
Wake up in the most beautiful market in the country where we experience an average of 300 days of sunshine, Colorado Springs! Enjoy the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, snow skiing in the winter, and hiking in the summer. KKTV is the leading CBS broadcast television station in Southern Colorado, delivering news across broadcast, digital, and OTT platforms.
KKTV 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of KKTV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We are involved with local non-profits like Pikes Peak United Way and Care and Share Food Bank, and we sponsor fun events like the annual Christmas parade and balloon festival. We work hard and we also like to have fun together. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive daily to make it an even better place to live and work. Come work for one of the best teams in the country in one of the most beautiful places.
Job Summary/Description:
Produce, plan, and manage a news broadcast from start to finish. The producer must be able to produce solid, accurate, informative news stories in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Must be able to manage the TV news broadcast, coordinate with the production team, and oversee the order of the news broadcast.
- ️-Work with the news team to decide on what stories to produce and report.
- Work closely with news anchors to produce and execute clear information and/or news stories to the viewer.
- -Contribute content to KKTV.com and other associated digital products.
- ️-Contribute story ideas and content on a daily basis as well as special assignments and long-range planning.
- ️-Assist other producers as well as fill in on all news broadcasts.
- ️-Lead newscast meeting.
- ️-Ability to quickly recognize and organize stories for the upcoming new broadcast.
- ️-Review, edit, and approve stories for broadcasts submitted by news reporters with speed and accuracy.
Qualifications/Requirements:
To be successful in this position you must have a high level of production knowledge and experience. Extreme attention to detail and solid news judgment is a must. A successful candidate knows the various news-gathering tools and libel laws. They must understand the importance of writing crisp teases to promote upcoming news broadcasts and stories as well as create electronic graphics in a professional and timely manner.
Qualified, interested applicants may 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)
KKTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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 vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.