News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KBJR

About KBJR:

Located on the shores of the greatest of Great Lakes, Lake Superior in Duluth Minnesota, you will find KBJR Inc. situated in a state-of-the-art broadcast facility with resources generally found in larger markets. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you can consider our area paradise with the splendor of natural resources. If you are looking to grow your career professionally and personally, Gray Television excels at providing you with the resources to do so. In Duluth the winters can be cold, but the hearts are warm, and the spring, summers and fall are a well-kept secret. So, if you grow to call Duluth home, or merely consider it a step in your career journey, you will not regret your time spent here.

Job Summary/Description:

CBS 3 and KBJR Television, Inc., are looking for a smart, competitive newscast producer who will also take a lead role online and on social media. You will have access to all the latest technology at our state-of-the-art digital facility. We're looking for a news producer who knows the difference between stacking a show and creating a memorable newscast that meets our audience needs.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for writing/producing compelling and visually appealing newscasts for TV & digital content for web, applications and OTT platforms.
- Must be a strong writer with an eye for the people, pictures and pace approach to local newscasts.
- Must have the ability to craft compelling TV rundowns that emphasize urgency, immediacy, and breaking news.
- Apply SEO strategies and social engagement tactics.
- Write stories for broadcast, as well as our various digital and social platforms will also be part of the job.
- Participate in generating and providing story ideas, researching them as necessary.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Strong verbal/written communications skills and knowledge of AP Style required.
- College degree in Journalism preferred.
- Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people.
- Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, shifting schedules, and shifting from one platform to another.
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6x1v8-3-21-231-245-42 in your application.