Senior News Producer - Ktvk​/Kpho

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 U.S. 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 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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 Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona’s Family produces 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. 3TV is #1 in Arizona and one of the strongest independent stations in the country. Our CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top‑rated sports and prime content. Our digital reach is also best‑in‑market— leads the market in multi‑platform unique users and is home to Arizona’s Family Originals (long‑form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, nearing 2 million downloads).

Arizona’s Family Sports features premier properties, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and AIA state championships.

Are you a master of the rundown who is ready to step away from the booth and into a leadership role? Do you have a passion for “showcasing” content—making every story pop with the right graphics, pacing, and digital integration? We’re looking for a Senior Producer who is a former line producer at heart but a coach and innovator by design.

You’ll lead one of the most creative news teams in Phoenix, turning daily newscasts into high‑impact, multi‑platform experiences that our audience can’t miss.

• Coach and inspire: lead and mentor a team of line producers, helping them sharpen their storytelling skills and elevate their newscasts.
• Master the rundown: review daily rundowns with a critical eye, identifying opportunities to “showcase” big stories and ensure a sophisticated flow.
• Own the quality: review scripts and graphics to ensure every word and visual is error‑free, compelling, and aligned with our digital‑first strategy.
• Innovate every day: work closely with the News Director and Executive Producer to shape high‑impact story development and newscast sophistication.
• Drive digital integration: ensure our content lives and breathes across all platforms, from the big screen to the smartphone in our viewers’ hands.
• Prioritize with poise: navigate the fast‑paced news environment with a proactive mindset, independently prioritizing tasks while building deep trust within the team.

• Proven track record: previous experience producing compelling newscasts in a competitive market.
• Leadership DNA: experience managing or mentoring a news team.
• Visual storytelling chops: a creative eye for using graphics and video to make stories stand out.
• Killer writing skills: ability to craft a lead that hooks an audience and a script that flows naturally.
• Digital‑first mindset: understanding that news happens everywhere and executing a strategy that reflects that.
• Detail obsession: a stickler for the small stuff, ensuring error‑free work even under tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem‑solver: seeing the big picture and anticipating needs before they become issues.
• Urgency and empathy: thriving under pressure while never losing sight of the human element in our stories and our newsroom.

• Creative freedom: join a team that values innovation and encourages you to try new things.
• Leadership impact: shape the future of our newsroom and the careers of your team.
• Phoenix lifestyle: work in a…