NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KOLD

GRAY MEDIA; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gray Media’s 13 News in Tucson is seeking a dynamic newscast producer who lives for current events and has excellent news judgment. You’ll craft compelling newscasts, write for air, and collaborate with anchors, desks, and digital teams to showcase stories across broadcast and digital platforms.

The role demands a driven, creative producer who understands the relationship between broadcast and digital/CTV, and who can build a cohesive newscast rather than just stacking stories.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field.
• Self-starter with initiative and reliability.
• Experience with state-of-the-art TV news equipment and CMS; social media knowledge.
• Experience producing with multiple live sources preferred.
• Excellent writing, showcasing, and time-management skills.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Self-starter

Writing skills

Time management

Live production

Storytelling

Educación

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism

Herramientas

Broadcast equipment

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Social media management

Descripción del empleo

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 and 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.

About KOLD:

13 News is a Gray Media station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform - and we've been around for more than 70 years! We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We produce 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner, KMSB Fox 11. If you’ve never been to Tucson, let us tell you all the things you’ll love: Plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, diverse culture, active lifestyles, great food, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, challenging biking trails, community events, accessible natural locations for all ages… it would have been quicker for us to just say you’ll love it all.

Job Summary/Description:

Southern Arizona's news leader is seeking a dynamic newscast producer. Are you a born storyteller? We’re looking for someone who lives for current events – who has excellent news judgment, superb writing skills, and a knack for showcasing stories for the viewer. We need a driven, creative producer who works well with a team of talented professionals to create compelling newscasts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between broadcast and digital/CTV platforms as well as how to build a newscast (not just stack stories).

Duties/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

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field
• Self-starter skills
• 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

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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

KOLD-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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