EXECUTIVE NEWS PRODUCER - KOLD

Gray Media, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

13 News (Gray Media) in Tucson seeks a creative, detail-oriented morning Executive Producer to lead our team. You will make daily editorial decisions and coach future newsroom leaders to execute the "Live, Local, Late Breaking" brand across on-air and digital platforms.

You will drive daily and monthly metric goals, collaborate with news leadership, and mentor reporters to shape coverage. Bachelor's preferred; 2+ years line-producing required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of 2 years in a line producing role
• Excellent news judgment, organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong news background with the ability to make news judgments in high-pressure situations
• Scheduling flexibility required
• Must provide a link to examples of recent work that demonstrate the required skills listed above (e.g., producer or executive producer reel)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the consistent creation of urgent, nimble, and local multiplatform content through strong leadership, quality control, and accountability
• Lead/actively participate in editorial discussions, review rundowns and scripts, and develop and amend coverage plans
• Demonstrate vision for the execution of the 13 News and First Alert Weather brands
• Collaborate with news leadership team to execute an effective content strategy across multiple dayparts and platforms
• Keep producers engaged and enriched through consistent, constructive feedback and training on rundowns, story selection, formats, graphic elements, and pace and flow of newscasts with an eye towards accuracy and promotable content
• Motivate team and execute news strategies and action plans
• Mentor and coach multi-media reporters/photographers to determine the direction of stories and expectations
• Oversee live on-air product during designated hours
• Collaborate on special projects and major event coverage
• Produce newscasts as needed (fill-in)
• Learn the skills needed to post news stories to our website, apps, and social media platforms for when our digital team needs assistance

Skills

News judgment

Editorial leadership

Story development

Team management

Multiplatform content

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

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 such markets 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 KOLD:

13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. 70 years strong! We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We produce 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner, KMSB Fox 11. If you’ve never been to Tucson, let us tell you all the things you’ll love: Plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, diverse culture, active lifestyles, great food, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, challenging biking trails, community events, accessible natural locations for all ages… it would have been quicker for us to just say you’ll love it all.

Job Summary/Description:

Southern Arizona’s most-watched station, 13 News, is looking for a creative, passionate, detail-oriented morning Executive Producer to lead our team. We have talented and driven journalists whose leader will keep the big picture in mind while making daily editorial decisions and coaching future leaders of our newsroom. This is a great opportunity to serve our vibrant communities through meaningful journalism and impactful storytelling. This person will ensure the execution of the station’s strong \"Live, Local, Late Breaking\" brand. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to driving daily and monthly metric goals that ensure consistent and steady growth across on-air newscasts. This is also a job that will foster a spirit of collaboration and team success!

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee the consistent creation of urgent, nimble, and local multiplatform content through strong leadership, quality control, and accountability
• Lead/actively participate in editorial discussions, review rundowns and scripts, and develop and amend coverage plans
• Demonstrate vision for the execution of the 13 News and First Alert Weather brands
• Collaborate with news leadership team to execute an effective content strategy across multiple dayparts and platforms
• Keep producers engaged and enriched through consistent, constructive feedback and training on rundowns, story selection, formats, graphic elements, and pace and flow of newscasts with an eye towards accuracy and promotable content
• Motivate team and execute news strategies and action plans
• Mentor and coach multi-media reporters/photographers to determine the direction of stories and expectations
• Oversee live on-air product during designated hours
• Collaborate on special projects and major event coverage
• Produce newscasts as needed (fill-in)
• Learn the skills needed to post news stories to our website, apps, and social media platforms for when our digital team needs assistance

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of 2 years in a line producing role
• Excellent news judgment, organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong news background with the ability to make news judgments in high-pressure situations
• Scheduling flexibility required
• Must provide a link to examples of recent work that demonstrate the required skills listed above (e.g., producer or executive producer reel)

KOLD-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.

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