What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KPTV position at Gray Media?
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description:
The News Producer creates, coordinates, and executes newscasts. This position provides editorial and production direction to associate producers and field crews on content, coordination, and newscast execution. The News Producer coordinates efforts of anchors, reporters, editors, and other staff toward crafting a compelling newscast. In addition, this position develops the day-to-day on-air look of the newscast to attract the largest available audience to the station's profitable newscasts. This producer will craft shows for Good Day Oregon, the #1-rated morning newscast in Portland.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Education:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KPTV-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 at every location where 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.
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description:
The News Producer creates, coordinates, and executes newscasts. This position provides editorial and production direction to associate producers and field crews on content, coordination, and newscast execution. The News Producer coordinates efforts of anchors, reporters, editors, and other staff toward crafting a compelling newscast. In addition, this position develops the day-to-day on-air look of the newscast to attract the largest available audience to the station's profitable newscasts. This producer will craft shows for Good Day Oregon, the #1-rated morning newscast in Portland.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- 50% Previews news material before airing. Writes, edits, and researches show elements. Prepares interview segments. Coordinates breaking stories. Selects graphics and pre-production elements. Proofreads scripts. Coordinates breaking news and executes the show in the control room. Edits video as necessary.
- 10% Collaborates with executive producer, reporters, assignment desk, and photographers to determine the content of broadcasts. Participates in story planning meetings.
- 10% Times the show while on air; meets all requirements of commercial content and off-times.
- 10% Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements. Monitors and works to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts.
- 10% Coordinates with the creative services department to develop effective promotions for upcoming shows, newscasts, and events.
- 10% Assists the assignment desk and edits video as necessary.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of one year of producing or production support experience for a television or cable station. Two years experience preferred.
- Experience using ENPS internet production tools, MS Office strongly preferred.
- Must possess advanced understanding of newscast presentation.
- Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with ability to provide an interesting and substantive product.
- Must be results oriented.
- Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long range segments from first contact to on-air product.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure.
- Other Duties as assigned.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KPTV-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 at every location where 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.