News Producer - Kwch

News Producer – KWCH

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 U.S. television markets, reaching approximately 36 % of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with a top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first or second‑highest‑rated station, along with a leading Telemundo affiliate group, a full‑service digital agency, and several video production and studio facilities.

KWCH-TV (12 News) is a CBS television affiliate operated by Gray Television. Located in south‑central Kansas, KWCH-TV leads its market in viewership for news and weather coverage and offers strong programming ratings, a #1 website, CBS Sports, and CBS Primetime.

Our ideal candidate is a leader with strong news sense, intelligence, and energy, and a creative vision for producing a solid newscast. Excellent on‑air and newsroom communication skills are essential, along with the ability to handle breaking‑news situations.

• Collaborate with the news director and assignment desk to plan, staff, and schedule daily newscasts.
• Exercise strong news judgment and adhere to journalism ethics.
• Write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews to create newscast rundowns.
• Execute social media and online news production strategies.
• Maintain organizational and time‑management skills.
• Work weekend shifts and be flexible with longer hours and varied days as required.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of on‑air television news producing experience (training provided for suitable candidates).
• Basic knowledge of newsroom computer systems (ENPS preferred).
• Understanding of AP Style for digital platforms and broadcast writing standards.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Professional community presence and responsible social‑media conduct.
• Motivation to achieve, self‑reflection, and openness to feedback.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws and prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics.

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