NEWSCAST PRODUCER - KFVS

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KFVS/WSIL is the market-leading CBS/ABC/CW affiliate serving the Cape Girardeau, MO–Paducah, KY–Harrisburg, IL region. With newsrooms in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Caterville, Illinois, Heartland News delivers trusted local news and First Alert Weather across “America’s Heartland,” backed by a strong tradition of community service and disaster relief. We produce more local news than any station in the market and create high-impact, topical local specials, earning consistent recognition for award-winning journalism, including Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters’ Awards and Edward R. Murrow honors.

KFVS/WSIL is seeking an energetic, creative, and motivated Producer to join our newsroom. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, thrives under deadline pressure, and has a strong grasp of local and national news. This producer will craft compelling, visually engaging newscasts that inform and connect with our audience on all platforms.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Produce engaging, fast-paced newscasts
* Write, edit, and organize scripts with accuracy and creativity
* Coordinate with anchors, reporters, photographers, directors, and the digital team to ensure seamless and polished shows
* Incorporate breaking news, live shots, and developing stories effectively into newscasts
* Monitor wires, social media, scanner traffic, and other sources for story ideas and updates
* Collaborate with Newsroom leadership on story selection, rundowns, and coverage priorities - ensuring strategic goals are being met
* Ensure broadcasts meet editorial and legal standards
* Contribute to digital platforms

* Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred
* Previous newscast producing experience preferred, but not required
* Strong writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment skills
* Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems a plus
* Ability to multitask and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
* Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 UltiPro self-service portal)

KFVS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.