About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.

About KPHO/KTVK:

Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona’s Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads.

Arizona’s Family Sports is home to the state’s premier sports franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a newsroom adrenaline junkie who lives for the rush of a breaking story? Arizona’s Family is looking for a dynamic, high-energy Producer who doesn't just build rundowns, they craft experiences. We’re looking for a risk-taker who can think critically under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment where resources are plentiful and the expectations are high. If you’re a self-starter who knows how to pivot on a dime and loves the challenge of making every newscast feel like "must-see" TV and digital content, we want to talk to you.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You’ll Do
• Craft compelling newscasts: Build and produce high-impact newscasts that align with our brand and meet our high newsroom standards for quality and accuracy.
• Own the "Big Story": Use your solid news judgment to identify what matters most to our Phoenix audience and showcase it with creativity and urgency.
• Drive multi-platform engagement: It’s not just about the linear broadcast; you’ll ensure our stories live and breathe across digital, streaming, and social platforms.
• Master the tools: Leverage our deep well of resources from advanced graphics to high-end video to create visually stunning segments that pop off the screen.
• Lead with immediacy: Work with a relentless sense of urgency, making quick, decisive calls to keep our coverage first and best.
• Collaborate like a pro: Partner with reporters, anchors, and photographers to execute a cohesive vision for every show, every day.

Why You’ll Love It Here
• Resources Galore: We give you the tools, the technology, and the team you need to do the best work of your career.
• A Culture of Innovation: We don’t just do things the way they’ve always been done; we encourage you to experiment and push boundaries.
• Impactful Work: You’ll be part of a legendary newsroom that is deeply rooted in the Arizona community and committed to telling stories that matter.
• Growth Opportunities: At Gray Media, we invest in our people, providing the mentorship and path you need to level up.

Qualifications:

What You Bring
• The Experience: You have at least two years of line producing experience, preferably in a competitive market where the stakes are high.
• Killer Writing Skills: You write for the ear and the eye, crafting scripts that are conversational, urgent, and editorially sound.
• Digital-First Mindset: You understand that our audience lives on their phones as much as their TVs, and you know how to reach them there.
• Critical Thinking: You don’t just follow a plan; you analyze, adapt, and take calculated risks to make the coverage better.
• Decisiveness: You can make big calls in the heat of the moment without breaking a sweat.
• The Credentials: A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, or equivalent real-world experience that has prepared you for the grind.
• Team Spirit: You thrive in a collaborative culture where we win as a team and support each other through the chaos of breaking news.

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)

KPHO/KTVK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.