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SalaryAbout Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
Job Summary/Description:
Our station has an immediate opening to join one of the most innovative and creative news teams in Phoenix. Be ready to inspire and coach several line producers as our next Senior Producer.
The Senior Producer is responsible for daily rundown reviews, identifies showcasing opportunities, and reviews all newscast scripts and fonts to ensure compelling content. This person must be a master multi-tasker who is naturally proactive, has ability to prioritize situations independently and builds trust within the team. This person will report to and work closely with the News Director and Executive Producer in shaping and ensuring the execution of our digital-first strategy, high-impact story development and newscast sophistication. You must be an innovator, who can see the big picture. You are also a stickler for the details and producing error-free work.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing a news team and producing compelling newscasts in a competitive market. You possess excellent writing skills, solid news judgment, and creativity using graphics and video.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- You will train, manage and provide regular post-newscast feedback to all producers.
- Understand our DMA, key target audiences and where they live.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A college degree in journalism or a related field, and at least two or more years of newsroom experience. At least one year in a leadership role or management position is preferred. Title and pay commensurate with experience. There is room to grow with Gray.
- Must have a desire to win, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
- Must be able to work quickly and multi-task under deadline pressure and breaking news.
- Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTVK/KPHO-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
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’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): Leadership role or management position
- 2 year(s): Newsroom experience
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field
Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
