News Producer

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 U.S. 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 KWCH

KWCH/KSCW is the No. 1 news leader based in Wichita, Kansas. We have a dedicated team of anchors, reporters, photojournalists, producers and production staff who enjoy telling the stories of our community.

Summary/Description

KWCH/KSCW is looking for a strong writer with solid news judgment to produce weekend and weekday newscasts. If you enjoy writing news stories and putting together the elements for a newscast, this is a great position to learn and advance your skills.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prioritize, organize and produce newscasts

• Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues and local contacts

• Search wire services, network feeds, websites and other sources to find relevant material for newscasts

• Work with anchor team to determine which stories to air during weekend newscasts

• Accurately edit video with an eye for visual elements that make stories understandable to the viewer

• Write creative headlines and teases

• Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings

• Write news stories

• Monitor competition's shows and websites for missed leads

• Assist producers in formatting other newscasts

Qualifications/Requirements

• Clear, concise, conversational writing skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrate solid news judgment

• Maintain strong journalistic ethics

• Strong initiative and attention to detail

• Be creative; create compelling and memorable newscasts

• Knowledge of newsroom software

• Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers

• Edit video and audio

• Build graphics and use effectively in shows

• Handle and adjust to last-minute changes

• Make quick, accurate decisions during the on-air process

Apply on the Gray Television website.