Live News Producer: Breaking News & Storytelling

Gray Media, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KOLD-TV in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dynamic newscast producer to line produce daily newscasts, select content, write scripts, and coordinate with anchors and digital teams. The ideal candidate will combine strong news judgment with superb writing and a knack for creating compelling stories across broadcast and online platforms.

We value a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple live sources while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as content management systems and social media.
• Experience producing with multiple live sources preferred.
• Excellent writing, showcasing, and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Line produce live newscasts daily.
• Select content.
• Write scripts.
• Edit video.
• Coordinate with digital producers on cross-platform content.
• Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, and others to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast.
• Produce live breaking news and special event coverage.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent writing

Time management

Social media

Content management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism

Tools

Television broadcast equipment

Job description

KOLD-TV in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dynamic newscast producer to line produce daily newscasts, select content, write scripts, and coordinate with anchors and digital teams. The ideal candidate will combine strong news judgment with superb writing and a knack for creating compelling stories across broadcast and online platforms.

We value a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple live sources while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.