Newscast​/Streaming Producer - Kbtx

Job Summary/Description

KBTX is looking for an innovative newscast producer and digital content specialist to join our award-winning team. We’re looking for a producer who lives for urgent, impactful coverage of what’s new, now, and next, and excels in breaking news and weather situations. Equally, qualified candidates will excel in producing and showcasing digital and streaming content for a distributed audience.

As the Brazos Valley’s dominant news station, you’ll have the largest and latest resources to create a show that resonates with viewers. You’re joining a team of exceptional journalists who are committed to our community and work to make it better, both on and off camera.

As a newscast producer, you will oversee a team of journalists from varied backgrounds on a tight deadline, so strong planning and communication skills are a must. As a digital content producer, you ll help create, format, and funnel breaking and trending content to distributed audiences across a variety of streaming and social platforms.

You must approach each assignment with a passion for great, human stories, enjoy and remain active on social media, and constantly be competing for the day’s top story. If you have a passion for journalism and a talent for storytelling, this is the job for you. Great writing and a willingness to learn will earn you this position.

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

• Researching, writing, and editing daily content for television and web platforms
• Producing quality, accurate content that resonates with key demographics
• Identifying the day’s most important stories and sourcing materials relevant to your audience on both broadcast and digital platforms
• Working with management and staff to generate stories and content
• Meeting daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Planning and timing show to meet ratings goals

• Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, the ability to be a team player, and must maintain a professional attitude at all times. This position requires availability to work weekends and may require holiday work.
• At least two years of experience in a TV newsroom, as well as a college degree in broadcast journalism or a related field, is preferred.
• Experience with ENPS, Grass Valley EDIUS, or Bit Central Oasis is a big plus.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV Ulti Pro self-service portal
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KBTX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company