LIFESTYLE PRODUCER - KHNL

GRAY MEDIA; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA with Company contributions

FSA

Life and disability benefits

Parental leave

Adoption & Surrogacy benefits

401(k) with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits (Hospital Indemnity

Relocation PTO

Focus on Caring

Job summary

KHNL-TV/Gray Media is seeking a highly organized Lifestyle Producer to join our Emmy-winning team in Hawaii. You will oversee dynamic lifestyle programming such as HI Now Daily and related specials, guiding segments from concept to air and coordinating a multi-person production team.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at storytelling, and are adept at managing complex rundowns, shoots, and schedules while maintaining high editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Previous television or video producing experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and production skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines without losing attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Initiative, follow-through, and reliability.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• A positive, team-focused approach and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Experience with ENPS preferred.
• Experience producing studio, field, or lifestyle programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily lifestyle show, segments, and station specials from concept through execution.
• Manage multiple stories, shoots, guests, deadlines, and production details simultaneously.
• Write, edit, and build compelling multiplatform content.
• Coordinate guests, hosts, videographers, editors, and other production team members.
• Create and maintain rundowns, production schedules and show materials.
• Anticipate production needs and solve problems before they impact the show.
• Communicate clearly with the Executive Producer and production team.
• Help keep projects organized, on schedule, and moving forward.
• Collaborate with Sales and other departments for sponsored content.
• Maintain high editorial and production standards across projects.
• Be flexible when plans shift and jump into needed roles.

Skills

Television producing

Organizational skills

Writing/storytelling

Multitasking

Communication

Initiative

Judgment/problem-solving

Work under pressure

Team player

ENPS experience

Studio/field/lifestyle production

Tools

ENPS

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 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$60,000 - $75,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Description/Summary:

Hawaii News Now is looking for a highly organized, creative, and experienced Lifestyle Producer to join our Emmy Award-winning team. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves video storytelling, and is exceptionally good at keeping a lot of moving pieces moving in the right direction.

The Lifestyle Producer will help produce some of Hawaii News Now’s most dynamic lifestyle programming, including HI Now Daily, Kitchen Scraps, station specials, and special projects.

Core Responsibilities:

• Produce daily lifestyle show, segments, and station specials from concept through execution
• Manage multiple stories, shoots, guests, deadlines, and production details simultaneously
• Write, edit, and build compelling multiplatform content
• Coordinate guests, hosts, videographers, editors, and other production team members
• Create and maintain rundowns, production schedules and show materials
• Anticipate production needs and solve problems before they impact the show
• Communicate clearly with the Executive Producer, production team and other departments
• Help keep projects organized, on schedule, and moving forward
• Work collaboratively with Sales and other departments when producing sponsored and client-driven content
• Maintain high editorial and production standards across every project
• Step into changing situations quickly and remain composed when plans shift
• Be willing to jump into whatever role the production needs, including floor directing, assisting with studio and field production, coordinating talent and guests, troubleshooting or supporting teammates
• Contribute ideas and look for creative ways to make our shows and specials better

Qualifications/Requirements:

Our ideal candidate is a strong producer and natural organizer who works well with a team, communicates clearly, stays calm under pressure, and takes ownership from planning through execution. Just as important, we are looking for a true team player who is willing to jump in and play whatever role is needed to get the show on the air and make the product great.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous television or video producing experience
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong writing, storytelling, and production skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines without losing attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Someone who takes initiative, follows through, and can be counted on
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• A positive, team-focused approach and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Experience with ENPS preferred
• Experience producing studio, field, or lifestyle programming is a plus

Success in This Role:

• Success means being someone the team can rely on.
• You are organized and prepared. You know what needs to happen next and help make sure it happens. You communicate early, keep track of details, and stay calm when the day changes unexpectedly.
• You are equally comfortable developing a great segment, building a rundown, coordinating a complicated shoot, floor directing a show, or jumping in to solve a last-minute production challenge.
• You understand that great television is a team effort and that sometimes the most important thing you can do is simply recognize what needs to be done and do it.

KHNL-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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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