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Gray Media · 4 weeks ago

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KPTV

Beaverton, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a News Producer for KPTV, a Fox-affiliated television station in Portland, Oregon. The News Producer will create, coordinate, and execute newscasts while providing editorial and production direction to staff, ensuring compelling content and effective on-air presentation.

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Responsibilities

Previews news material before airing. Writes, edits, and researches show elements. Prepares interview segments. Coordinates breaking stories. Selects graphics and pre-production elements. Proofreads scripts. Coordinates breaking news and executes the show in the control room. Edits video as necessary

Collaborates with executive producer, reporters, assignment desk, and photographers to determine the content of broadcasts. Participates in story planning meetings

Times the show while on air; meets all requirements of commercial content and off-times

Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements. Monitors and works to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts

Coordinates with the creative services department to develop effective promotions for upcoming shows, newscasts, and events

Assists the assignment desk and edits video as necessary