News Producer; Primary - Kctv

News Producer (Primary) – KCTV – Gray Media

Gray Media, a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets. This role is based at KCTV5, the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The News Producer creates, coordinates, and executes all newscasts. This position provides editorial and production direction to field crews regarding content, coordination, and newscast execution.

• Coordinate efforts of Anchors, Reporters, Editors, and other staff to craft compelling newscasts.
• Develop the day‑to‑day on‑air look of the newscast to attract the largest available audience.
• Focus on writing and storytelling, emphasizing urgent, impactful, connected, and conversational writing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to write accurately and creatively under constant deadline pressure.
• Ability and willingness to reprioritize quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing needs and situations.

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and use the job title or station call letters. Upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• KCTV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in all locations. Gray Media expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on any protected characteristic. Improper interference with employees may result in discipline up to and including discharge.