ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER (P/T) - KAIT

Gray Media; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a part-time Associate Producer for KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, AR. The role involves writing and editing news stories under tight deadlines and producing content for kait8.com and Region 8 apps.

You will help implement the newsroom's strategic plan and assist in producing daily newscasts. The position requires strong writing, organization, and multi-tasking abilities, with weekend and holiday shifts expected.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and organizational skills required.
• Prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write/edit news stories under deadline.
• Produce content for kait8.com, Region 8 News app, Region 8 Weather app.
• Follow strategic plan for newsroom.
• Assist with producing newscasts.
• Must have excellent people skills to work with staff across experience levels.
• Weekend and holiday work required.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

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 46 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 KAIT

KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market's dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.

Job Summary/Description

Are you looking to get your foot in the door at a dominant, award‑winning television station? KAIT-TV is looking for a creative, innovative team player to support our newscasts. We are looking for a part‑time associate producer. The ideal candidate will have a love for all things news and a desire to grow and excel in the media business.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Write/Edit news stories under deadline
• Produce content for kait8.com, Region 8 News app, Region 8 Weather app
• Follow strategic plan for newsroom
• Assist with producing newscasts
• Must have excellent people skills to deal with a wide range of staff members and experience levels
• Weekend and holiday work required

Qualifications/Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Enjoy a fast‑paced environment
• Prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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.

KAIT‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company