What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (EVENING) - KFYR position at Gray Media?
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 KFYR:
KFYR TV/West Dakota FOX: A job at our station is a learning experience unlike any you’ll find in a classroom. Daily hands-on involvement of senior staff guarantees a good product that not only serves our viewers but will take our team members to the next level. With over 36 hours of news on our channels each week, KFYR-TV and West Dakota FOX are truly Western North Dakota’s news leaders. Our viewers have come to depend on our news team to be quick, fair, and accurate… from the first tweet and post to the nightly wrap-up and anchor explainer, you’ll get all the news. Take a look at what we have to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NlyhdFmbgI&list=PLqEoItFBZqWQtRY2pieY95iJx7XPmYopH&index=1
Job Summary/Description:
Producer for evening newscasts. Work with veteran news anchors. Experience is a plus, but talented beginners will be considered. The successful candidate must love to produce creative newscasts. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for updating the station website and social media with content. Salary is competitive.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Write
- Edit
- Update website and social media
- Produce
- Communicate with reporters
Qualifications/Requirements:
- BS in Communications/Broadcast Journalism or equivalent
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)
KFYR-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
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Communication
