NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KOLD

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

Job summary

KOLD-TV/Gray Media in Tucson, AZ seeks a dynamic newscast producer who lives for current events. You’ll bring outstanding news judgment, sharp writing, and a storytelling flair to craft compelling local newscasts for broadcast and digital platforms.

Line-produce daily newscasts, select content, write scripts, edit video, and coordinate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, and our digital team to deliver high‑quality coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field.
• Strong news judgment and writing skills are required.
• Experience with multiple live sources is preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS and social media platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Line produce live newscasts daily.
• Select content for broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Write scripts and edit video for on-air and online.
• Coordinate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, and digital producers.
• Produce live breaking news and special event coverage.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings.

Skills

Self-starter

Storytelling

Time management

Cross-platform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Social media

Broadcast equipment

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 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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

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

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.