What are the responsibilities and job description for the ON-AIR TALENT/PRODUCER - KYTV/KSPR position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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.
Job Summary/Description:
Are you passionate about creating content that breaks the news story mold? Do you love food, travel, and the weekend lifestyle? Can you find amazing places and people in our area? And create engaging stories that present non-traditional revenue opportunities. If so, we want you to join our team!
KY3, the #1 content brand in Springfield, is looking for a creative storyteller to work with the Creative Director to conceptualize, produce, and create content for a new daily 30-minute lifestyle show at KY3. The ideal candidate will be quick-thinking, creative, and multi-talented with the ability to produce multiple pieces daily; splitting their time between writing, producing, shooting, and editing content that engages and produces results across multiple platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Must be able to shoot, write, edit, and all other functions in video/on-air production
- Must have an engaging and energetic personality that can ad-lib or read from a script well on-air.
- Should be an energetic, strategic thinker
- A highly motivated self-starter who can work with a team or independently to produce a variety of creative assets for our broadcast and digital assets.
- Must be able to work with the sales team to develop new revenue opportunities for expanding broadcast and digital properties.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Film/Video, Journalism, or another related field preferred
- Must provide a creative reel demonstrating advanced knowledge of video production
- Must be familiar with Adobe Suite
- Use of Social Media (Facebook/Twitter/Snapchat/Instagram) a plus
- Must be willing to train
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)
KYTV/KSPR-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.
