NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KHNL

Gray Media, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA contributions

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. Hawaii is seeking a Producer for KHNL-TV/Gray Media’s Hawaii News Now operation. The role requires delivering energetic newscasts and engaging stories across platforms under tight deadlines, with a need to lead on-air and online storytelling efforts.

The ideal candidate has a journalism background, strong writing and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced market. Full-time position with varied shifts in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• College degree in journalism or related experience is required.
• Experience producing special reports and breaking news is a plus.
• Must be able to work extra hours, holidays, etc.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of newscasts.
• Work as line producer with anchors, live reporters and directors.
• Write clearly and lead the newsroom team under tight deadlines.
• Post stories to the station website and social media platforms.

Education

College degree in journalism or related experience

Tools

ENPS

Edius

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

$50,000 - $65,000/yr (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

Schedule Varies

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC), and K5 are seeking a Producer. Hawaii News Now is the state's dominant multimedia news organization. This person must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with good organizational skills and must be able to deliver energetic newscasts and engaging stories on all platforms under tight, pressure-packed deadlines. This includes a leading presence on Facebook, Twitter, hawaiinewsnow.com, as well as Instagram.

Duties/Responsibilities (but not limited to) the following:

• The successful candidate will also produce a variety of newscasts.
• We are looking for candidates with experience as a line producer in a competitive news market, including working with anchors, LIVE reporters, and directors.
• Candidates must be a great writer and communicator and should have natural leadership skills.
• Candidates must be able to sift through complicated issues and provide clarity to viewers and web users.
• Newscasts are fast-paced, “Happening Now” newscasts, filled with LIVE reports and breaking news from anywhere.
• Adjusting to situations is key, and thinking uniquely about breaking events will continue to move this newscast forward.
• Multitasking is key as you will be juggling many things at once. The successful candidate will be required to post stories to the station website and all social media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus.
• Experience producing special reports and breaking news will put a candidate ahead of others.
• College degree in journalism or related experience is required.
• Must be able to work extra hours, holidays, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

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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