NEWS PRODUCER/MMJ - (W/END) - KGNS

Gray Local Media, Inc; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KGNS-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a bilingual producer/multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. The role focuses on producing Spanish weekend evening newscasts and reporting three days per week for multi-platform delivery.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer in Spanish, capable of enterprise storytelling, and able to work in a fast-paced, ethical newsroom environment with a strong service mindset.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish with strong writing for multi-platform content.
• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Two years of related news experience.
• Strong producing skills and ability to coordinate with control room and field crews.
• Excellent live reporting and ad-lib abilities.
• Willing to work longer hours and weekends.
• Ability to shoot and edit video with digital cameras.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekend newscasts with weekend crew, news director, and assignment desk.
• Produce weekend Spanish newscasts and serve as fill-in when needed.
• Generate engaging enterprise content for on-air and online reports.
• Report live in the field and in the studio as a multimedia journalist.
• Plan, shoot, write, edit and present news content on all platforms.
• Produce and booth newscasts.
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays.
• Report to and collaborate with the News Director, Assistant News Director and Executive Producer to shape content across platforms.
• Must demonstrate strong Spanish storytelling and reporting skills.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Spanish writing

Two years of related news experience

Producing skills

Live reporting

Education

High school diploma

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.

Job Summary/Description:

KGNS+ is looking for a dynamic bilingual producer/multimedia journalist to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate will produce our Spanish weekend evening newscasts and report three days per week.

The ideal candidate must be an excellent writer for all multi-platform content in Spanish. A creative, aggressive producer who can tell impactful stories and enhance our award-winning team's enterprise content. Someone with a sense of service who wants to tell stories in a highly ethical journalistic environment and have a great time doing a tough job. The ideal candidate will produce our Spanish weekend evening newscasts and reports as a multimedia journalist three days per week.

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

• Works with weekend crew, news director, and assignment desk to plan weekend newscasts
• Produces weekend Spanish newscast, and if needed, will act as a fill-in when needed.
• Generate engaging enterprise content for on-air and online reports
• Report live in the field and in studio as a multimedia journalist
• Plan, schedule, shoot, write, edit, and present news content on-air and on digital platforms
• Produce and booth newscasts
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays
• You will report to and work closely with the News Director, Assistant News Director, and Executive Producer in shaping and ensuring the execution of our content on all platforms (website, social media, our news and weather apps, OTT, and television).
• Must have strong Spanish writing, storytelling, and reporting skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Fluent in Spanish
• Completion of high school, or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Two years of related news experience.
• Must have strong Spanish writing, storytelling, and reporting skills
• Must have strong producing skills (create a newscast rundown, write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews)
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad-lib during breaking news
• Must be willing to work longer hours and different days as needed
• Ability to carry, shoot, and edit video with digital cameras

KGNS-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.