Tyler,TX
Gray Television
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About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 KLTV:
KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 20+ years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products–operating and populating 7 different apps and producing an 18-hour-a-day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop, and on our mobile apps.
Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best newsrooms in the country.
Job Summary/Description:
We are looking for a talented, and creative News Producer to work on our top-rated 4PM, one-hour newscast. Experience is strongly preferred. This is a fun newscast to produce. Very different from the other evening newscasts and very different from most afternoon newscasts. No time spent with on-set interviews and other time-waster segments. This is all about producing an interesting, "can't look away" newscast that sends a producer home each day with a real sense of, "Hey, I really created something today!" This team has very experienced, former big-market anchors who can pull off anything you can produce. Come join a happy, up beat newsroom in a great place to live and get a great schedule too!
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
– Writing
– Build newscast rundowns
– Gathering news by phone, via web
– Working with live reporters
– Creating "moments" in each half-hour for anchor interaction
– Format scripts
– Occasionally edit some videos when needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
?? College degree in Radio/Television/Broadcast Journalism or Journalism. Some experience producing in a commercial television station is a plus. Must have strong writing, organizational skills, and excellent communication skills. Must be able to work under deadline pressures. Must work well with newsmakers, contacts, viewing public and others. Required to work overnights/mornings, and some holidays. This position may occasionally be asked to fill in on other shifts including weekends.
Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references.
Gray Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
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.