Description:

Gray Television: Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. We own and operate leading media outlets in over 50 markets throughout the country – all delivering the news, weather, sports and entertainment that millions of our neighbors count on every day. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. About KWCH: KWCH-12 CBS Affiliate - #1 rated legacy station located in the beautiful central region of Kansas has a proud heritage with a forward thinking strategy. KWCH-12 is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with strong news ratings, the #1 website, ACC/SEC/CBS Sports and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers. Job Summary: KWCH-TV, a Gray Television station, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Morning News Executive Producer to join the #1-rated news team in Kansas. Are you a medium to large market “now” producer, with a hungry rundown, chock-full of urgent and impactful information ready to take the next step into management? Are you a small market EP or senior producer that dreams big, and wishes you had the tools and the team to really showcase strong enterprise and great storytelling every day? Do you excel at winning breaking news and weather coverage EVERY SINGLE DAY? If so, then this job is for you! The successful candidate will lead a team of producers, reporters, and anchors to produce a 4.5 hour morning newscast that stands out as best in the market. Essential Job Functions: • A strong leader and great teacher who creates a positive work environment • Manage a team of producers, reporters, and anchors committed to producing a #1-rated 4-and-a-half hour morning newscast on KWCH and KSCW • Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts • Strong news judgement and working knowledge of current events and community issues impacting viewers here in Kansas and around the world • Work with a team of news managers to teach and train producers • Coordinate story assignments with assignment manager, and news managers, sometimes even when you are off duty • Oversee the stacking, content, and delivery of weather, sports, and other segments in the newscast. • Develop a daily digital strategy to make sure there is a strong synergy across all platforms. • Collaborate with news operations staff to build graphics • Act as leader in facilitating teamwork of staff members • Accurately edit video with an eye for visual elements that make stories understandable to the viewer • Work with directors and anchors on presentation of stories • Assist reporters on story development, story expectations, and accurately gathering information under pressure • Write creative headlines and teases • Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings • Generate promotable story ideas daily; work with promotions team to develop and/or implement a strategy for promoting morning news content • Perform other job-related duties as assigned • Write news stories • Monitor competition’s shows and websites for missed leads • Assist producers in formatting other newscasts

Requirements:

You should know how to “produce up” a newscast. You should live and breathe digital and thrive at integrating it into your shows. You should be inspired to be a strong leader and creative teacher that helps to create and instill a positive learning and working culture in the mornings. You should love weather. Because we get a lot of the toughest weather Mother Nature can dish out. We’re seeking someone with 6+ years of news producing experience. Prior experience as a news manager or Executive Producer is beneficial and not required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, are required. Seeking Additional Skills & Abilities: • Strong leadership skills • Excellent communication skills • Demonstrate solid news judgment • Maintain strong journalistic ethics • Strong initiative and attention to detail • Be creative and help lead team to create compelling and memorable newscasts • Clear, concise, conversational writing skills • Long track record of producing compelling content across multiple platforms • Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines • Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather • Extensive knowledge of social media • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure • Ability to work independently with little supervision • Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome • Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers • Knowledge of web posting software • Edit video and audio on industry standard equipment • Build graphics and use effectively in shows • Handle and adjust to last-minute changes • Make quick, accurate decisions during the on-air process

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 the ability of Gray Television’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.