NEWS REPORTER / PRODUCER - KKTV Job at Gray Television in Colorado Springs

Overview

KKTV is searching for a reporter / producer to join our 11 News Team. This is a hybrid role. This person will serve as a producer on weekends and a producer or MMJ during the week. As a producer, you will work to create urgent, relevant, impactful newscasts that are memorable. You must be a strong writer with excellent time management skills and attention to detail. As an MMJ, you will research, shoot, and present news stories (with viewer benefit) for our on-air & digital platforms. Engaging LIVESHOTS are a must. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of social media. The deadline to apply for this position is October 4, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality news content (with high viewer impact) for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms.
• As a producer, write clearly, concisely, and conversationally. Work closely with the team to create impactful newscasts.
• As MMJ, develop sources in the community to pitch lead and enterprise stories.
• Must have time-management skills as you produce and / or gather video, sound, and graphics for stories. Must be able to work under tight deadlines to turn daily stories.
• Use creative storytelling and showcasing techniques to make stories easy to understand and memorable.

Qualifications / Requirements

Salary / Schedule

Salary / Wage : $18.27 - $19.23 / hr.

Shift and Schedule : Days and hours may vary

Job Type : Full-Time

Application Instructions

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.

KKTV-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Info / Equal Opportunity

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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