NEWS PRODUCER - KPHO/KTVK

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is 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 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with advanced digital products and services. 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.

KPHO/KTVK is home to 3TV, CBS 5, and Arizona's Family Sports. Arizona's Family produces 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. 3TV is #1 in Arizona and one of the strongest independent stations in the country. The CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top-rated sports and prime content. The digital reach is best-in-market—Azfamily.com leads the market in multi-platform unique users and is home to Arizona's Family Originals (long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, nearing 2M downloads). Arizona's Family Sports features premier properties, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and AIA state championships.

Job Summary

Arizona's Family is looking for a dynamic, high-energy Producer who doesn't just build rundowns—they craft experiences. The role requires a risk-taker who can think critically under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment where resources are plentiful and expectations are high. The ideal candidate is 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.

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling newscasts: Build and produce high-impact newscasts that align with the brand and meet high newsroom standards for quality and accuracy.
• Own the "Big Story": Use solid news judgment to identify what matters most to the Phoenix audience and showcase it with creativity and urgency.
• Drive multi-platform engagement: Ensure stories live and breathe across digital, streaming, and social platforms—not just linear broadcast.
• Master the tools: Leverage advanced graphics and 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 coverage first and best.
• Collaborate like a pro: Partner with reporters, anchors, and photographers to execute a cohesive vision for every show.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Resources Galore: The tools, technology, and team needed to do the best work of your career.
• A Culture of Innovation: Encouragement to experiment and push boundaries rather than doing things the way they've always been done.
• Impactful Work: Part of a legendary newsroom deeply rooted in the Arizona community, committed to telling stories that matter.
• Growth Opportunities: Gray Media invests in its people, providing mentorship and a path to level up.

Qualifications

• At least two years of line producing experience, preferably in a competitive market where the stakes are high.
• Killer Writing Skills: Writes for the ear and the eye, crafting scripts that are conversational, urgent, and editorially sound.
• Digital-First Mindset: Understands that the audience lives on their phones as much as their TVs and knows how to reach them there.
• Critical Thinking: Doesn't just follow a plan—analyzes, adapts, and takes calculated risks to make coverage better.
• Decisiveness: Can make big calls in the heat of the moment without breaking a sweat.
• A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, or equivalent real-world experience that has prepared you for the grind.
• Team Spirit: Thrives in a collaborative culture where the team wins together and supports each other through the chaos of breaking news.