LIFESTYLE CONTENT PRODUCER/HOST - WKYT

Gray Media, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WKYT-TV/Gray Media seeks an innovative producer/host for its talk and lifestyle program Everyday Kentucky. The role collaborates with on-air talent, production, sales, marketing, and digital teams to create compelling content on-air and online.

The candidate will lead content with strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills, driving segments, guests, and interviews with creativity, passion, and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Experience with newsroom production and video editing.
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling for local audience.

Responsibilities

• Produce and host the daily lifestyle program 'Everyday Kentucky'.
• Develop segments, book guests, and plan interviews.
• Collaborate across departments for editorial and sponsored content.
• Adapt content for web articles and social media.
• Conduct on-air interviews and present segments.
• Maintain journalistic standards and community focus.

Skills

Editorial skills

Organizational skills

On-air presence

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

EDIUS

CMS platforms

Job description

About WKYT

WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World.

The Lexington DMA (#63) provides a competitive news environment, and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing 11.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.

Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, and, of course, Keeneland Race Course, the most beautiful horse track you'll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix.

Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life! Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same!

Job Summary/Description

WKYT is looking for an innovative producer/host for its talk and lifestyle program called "Everyday Kentucky".

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a program produced by the station's news department. The "Everyday Kentucky" producer /host works closely with the on-air talent, production department, sales team, and marketing and digital teams in creating compelling lifestyle content on-air and across digital platforms.

The "Everyday Kentucky" producer will create, lead, and organize content utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational, and communication skills. We're looking for someone who drives the content of the show through compelling segments, guests, and interviews. The position requires creativity, passion, organizational skills, and innovation.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Show Production: Write, organize, and produce the daily talk and lifestyle program, "Everyday Kentucky".
• Content & Segment Development: Drive the creative direction of the show by pitching, designing, and structuring compelling lifestyle segments, booking high-quality guests, and planning engaging interviews.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the program's hosts, the production crew, marketing/promotions, and the sales team to execute editorial and sponsored lifestyle integrations seamlessly.
• Multi-Platform Digital Strategy: Adapt broadcast content into highly engaging web articles and social media assets (reels, video clips, and social posts) to build a robust digital footprint for the show.
• On-Camera Presence: Conduct interviews or present segments on-air.
• Journalistic Standards: Ensure all show elements maintain high editorial and journalistic standards, keeping local community connections at the heart of the broadcast.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field (required).

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television newsroom and production equipment.
• Proficiency with digital CMS platforms for website publishing.
• Non-linear video editing skills (Premiere, EDIUS, or similar) are highly preferred.

Core Strengths

• A proven self-starter with exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with an ability to work quickly and decisively under daily broadcast deadlines.
• Passion for local community storytelling, food, travel, and lifestyle topics in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

WKYT-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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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