News Producer​/Wbko

Gray Television is seeking a full-time News Producer for WBKO in Bowling Green, KY. The role involves creating engaging newscasts, managing the assignment desk, and posting stories online. Candidates should have strong editorial and communication skills, with a preference for those holding a degree in broadcast journalism. The position requires flexibility in hours and the ability to work under pressure, contributing to the station's award-winning journalism.
Position: NEWS PRODUCER (F/T) - WBKO

About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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.

About WBKO:

WBKO is home to award-winning journalism in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville. WBKO is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX, Telemundo, Heroes & Icons, and CW affiliates. We are proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally in an encouraging environment.

Bowling Green is the third largest and fastest growing city in Kentucky and is “geared for fun” as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, an active arts scene, countless caves, and hiking trails ready to be explored!

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is looking for a full-time overnight producer. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be able to make the newscast unique and memorable on this dominant #1 station. The ideal candidate develops and enterprises stories daily and communicates well with co-workers and the community. The candidate will also be required to run the assignment desk and post stories to our station's website.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
• Use editorial judgment to help determine the content of the newscasts.
• Work with reporters and news team to create unique, fast-paced newscasts.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance newscasts and stories.
• Write for the web and post daily on all digital platforms including social media and attach images and streaming video.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Perform other tasks as required by news managers.
• Deliver breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large.
• Edit video for broadcasts and the web.
• Participate in community events and make public appearances on behalf of the station as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Degree in broadcast journalism preferred. English majors and print journalists are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work flexible days and hours.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stress and deadline pressure.
• Strong editorial skills and working knowledge of AP and Broadcast Style are also preferred.
• MVR Check.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). openings, 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 Ulti Pro self-service portal.)

WBKO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Preferred Behavior:

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
#J-18808-Ljbffr