NEWS PRODUCER (EVENING) - KWTX

Gray Local Media, Inc
Waco, TX
Job Description
We are looking for an Evening News Producer to lead our 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts at KWTX, the #1 news station in Central Texas. This isn't a starter position; we need a creative powerhouse who functions as the evening manager, someone who isn't just filling time but is crafting experiences.

Requirements

  • Own the evening: Lead the editorial direction and execution of our 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, serving as the primary manager for the evening newsroom.
  • Drive multi-platform storytelling: Mimic and adapt content presentation seamlessly across TV, streaming, and social media—ensuring our audience gets the best experience wherever they are.
  • Master breaking news: Pivot quickly and calmly when news breaks, leading the team with urgency and smart decision-making to be first and best.
  • Fuel the newscast: Bring 'out of the box' ideas to the table every single day, constantly hunting for that 'one more story' that makes our coverage stand out.
  • Innovate the experience: Experiment with new presentation styles and digital integrations to create the 'newscast of tomorrow,' not a relic of the past.
  • Collaborate and lead: Work closely with anchors, reporters, and the digital team to ensure a cohesive, high-energy product that maintains our #1 status.

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
  • Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment
  • Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment
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