NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) – WBKO

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About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36% of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and finding new ways to stay on top of our markets, we are focused on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WBKO:

WBKO Television is the premier source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates affiliates ABC, FOX and CW.

Nestled in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville, WBKO is home to Emmy and AP award-winning mentors. We offer employees the flexibility to learn other jobs with the latest industry equipment and software; live news experience; and encouraging volunteering in the community. Over the past 15 years, we’ve helped raise over nine million dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We also love being part of the community by engaging in activities such as ringing the Salvation Army bell at Christmas, helping promote United Way’s Day of Caring, and jumping into freezing water for Junior’s Penguin Plunge Accomplishment.

Bowling Green is the fastest growing town in Kentucky and is “designed for fun” as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team and countless caves and hiking trails ready to go. be explored! Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave system in the world, is also just down I-65. The arts scene is active in Bowling Green with the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) bringing in nationally acclaimed performers and productions.

WBKO works closely with Western Kentucky University by airing a weekly “View from the Hill” segment and covering its programs and Division I sports teams. WBKO is proud to serve our community and encourage our employees to grow. professionally, to be more community-oriented and to have fun in a family environment.

Job Summary/Description:

WBKO is looking for a Morning News Producer for our dominant weekday morning show, AM Kentucky. This position creates, coordinates, writes and performs an engaging newscast to help our viewers start their day. Our show’s format includes breaking weather updates, local, regional and national news, as well as occasional live interviews.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

* Produce live newscasts, as well as produce and publish content on digital platforms * Manage the schedule, flow and rhythm of the morning newscast * Work with AM KY Anchor and the Meteorologist to present the best stories of the day and any weather changes morning routine

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Strong writing experience * Proficiency in creating stories and producing newsletters preferred. Training will be provided* Excellent news judgment* High level understanding of journalist ethics• Strong editorial and organizational skills• Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a desire to win• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks simultaneously * Positive attitude and ability to help coach and mentor other team members * Drug screening and MVR verification required

Qualified and interested candidates can contact https://gray.tv/careers#currentopeningyou can type the job title, station call letters or click “apply now”upload your CV, cover letter and references

Additional information:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics . In addition to the requirements of federal law, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leave, compensation and training .

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, information genetics, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray employees to perform their duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus prior to the first day of work to the extent permitted by applicable law, unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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