What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWSCAST PRODUCER (NIGHTSIDE) - KOLN position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KOLN:
Why You'll Love It Here:
Make a real impact: You'll be part of the most-watched news team in Lincoln, telling stories that genuinely matter to our neighbors.
Future-forward innovation: We're embracing new tech, streaming, and original content, so you'll build cutting-edge skills and experience that will propel your career.
Supportive, growth-focused culture: We prioritize your well-being, offer clear feedback, and provide opportunities for career advancement.
Job Summary/Description:
Are you a detail-oriented, creative journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment? The 10/11 News team is seeking an Evening Newscast Producer to take the lead on our market-leading newscasts at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Our producers are true newsroom leaders. You will contribute daily to elevating our newscasts. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, thrives under deadline pressure, and has a strong grasp of local and national news. This producer will craft compelling, visually engaging newscasts that inform and connect with our audience on all platforms.
While the evening newscasts will be your primary objective, 10/11 is rapidly evolving to keep up with the demands of viewers who are seeking out local news on all platforms. You will be cross-trained to produce content for our social media, website, and streaming desk. You must be an innovator who can see the big picture, as well as someone who is a stickler for the details, writing conversationally (for TV) and with AP Style (for digital).
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What you'll bring:
- We prefer a college degree in journalism or a related field and at least one or more year of newsroom or producing experience.
- Must have a desire to work hard, be creative, and bring a positive attitude to work with you each day.
- Research skills, news judgment, and the ability to employ critical thinking skills to go “beyond the press release" and confirm news tips coming into the newsroom.
- Time management skills are essential. Must be able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, especially in a breaking news situation.
- Adaptability and hunger to learn: The media landscape is always changing, and you're excited to evolve with it.
- A true team player: You lift others and know that the best work happens when we collaborate.
- A strong candidate will have a responsible presence on digital platforms, including social media.
- Some knowledge of CMS and digital platforms, as well as newscast producing and editing technology, is a plus.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal). A writing test will be required.
- Some flexibility to work different hours and shifts if needed (for example, to cover a coworker's time off or to assist in breaking news and specialized coverage).
Qualifications/Requirements:
What you'll bring:
- We prefer a college degree in journalism or a related field and at least one or more year of newsroom or producing experience.
- Must have a desire to work hard, be creative, and bring a positive attitude to work with you each day.
- Research skills, news judgment, and the ability to employ critical thinking skills to go “beyond the press release" and confirm news tips coming into the newsroom.
- Time management skills are essential. Must be able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, especially in a breaking news situation.
- Adaptability and hunger to learn: The media landscape is always changing, and you're excited to evolve with it.
- A true team player: You lift others and know that the best work happens when we collaborate.
- A strong candidate will have a responsible presence on digital platforms, including social media.
- Some knowledge of CMS and digital platforms, as well as newscast producing and editing technology, is a plus.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal). A writing test will be required.
- Some flexibility to work different hours and shifts if needed (for example, to cover a coworker's time off or to assist in breaking news and specialized coverage).
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)
KOLN-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.