PRODUCER/REPORTER - KEYC

About Gray Television:

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.

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.

About KEYC:

Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD, a CBS, CW, FOX and NBC affiliated media company, has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity and fosters professional growth. 

Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We broadcast more than 22 hours of local news, weather and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.

Job Summary/Description:

The news producer/reporter operates as the center of planning and executing a viewer-centric newscast, has strength in managing breaking or developing news and weather, and is able to make sound, split-second decisions. They must also be a problem solver, both technically and journalistically.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Create and deliver compelling news content 
• Write clear, concise news copy that is balanced
• Use “Think like a viewer” mindset in selecting and covering local news
• Edit video blending natural sound with field interviews and reporter track
• Shoot video using station’s broadcast quality ENG Equipment as needed
• Adhere to station branding and promotion
• Other duties as requested by News Director and/or News Content Manager

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent writing skills, news judgment and ethics
• Driven to develop original news content
• Understand digital/social media platforms and strategy
• Produce content with urgency and immediacy
• Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills
• Integrity, accountability, teamwork
• Broadcast journalism experience, media-related bachelor’s degree and clean driving record

◘ Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings search for station call letters and attach your resume 

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.