News Producer - Kota/Kevn

Gray Media • Rapid City, SD

18h

About The Position

We’re looking for a News Producer at KOTA/KEVN who wants to be more than a traditional newscast architect. We want a storyteller who can work the phones, grill sources, and find that "breakout angle" that turns a standard report into a must-watch (and must-click) event. If you’re ready to lead the conversation across every screen—from the living room TV to the palm of our viewers' hands—let’s talk.

Requirements

• A journalism pedigree: You have a degree in journalism (or equivalent experience) and a deep understanding of news ethics and storytelling.
• Hands-on experience: You didn't just watch from the sidelines; you’ve worked in a campus news station and completed an internship where you actually did the work.
• Digital-first mindset: You understand that news happens everywhere, and you’re just as comfortable posting to social media as you are producing a 6 PM block.
• Sourcing skills: You know how to work a phone, build relationships with sources, and uncover information that others miss.
• Software savvy: Experience with ENPS is a huge plus, but your ability to learn and master newsroom systems is what really matters.
• Flexibility and grit: You thrive in the fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable world of news and aren't afraid to pivot when a story breaks.
• Killer writing skills: Whether it’s a 15-second tease or a 500-word web article, your writing is clear, compelling, and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Own the story cycle: Go beyond handling content created by others; proactively find, update, and elevate local stories that impact Augusta.
• Drive multi-platform urgency: Get fresh information into our newscasts and onto our digital platforms with speed and accuracy.
• Be the interviewer: Don't just set up the meeting; be the one asking the tough questions and digging for the truth in the interviews you coordinate.
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with reporters to find unique angles and expand content, ensuring our coverage is never stale.
• Craft conversational scripts: Write engaging, punchy copy for broadcast and streaming that sounds like a human talking to a human.
• Master digital storytelling: Pivot from broadcast scripts to long-form digital print for our website and social media platforms with ease.
• Navigate the newsroom: Utilize ENPS and other newsroom software to keep our operations running like a well-oiled machine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees