KRDO13|ABC Affiliate
Emmy & Murrow Award Winning Station
Position Title: Producer
Requisition Number: 26-1075
Do you want to work for Colorado Springs’ news leader? From reporters and managers to account executives and the production team, KRDO13 is always looking for the best and brightest talen. KRDO13 is a community-focused organization that delivers to audiences on four diverse platforms: ABC, Telemundo, AM&FM, and Digital.
Job Position Description:
As the #1 station in the market, we have a winning culture and we’re looking for people who want to join a highly motivated and talented team. We’re a fast-paced newsroom emphasizing investigative reporting and breaking news and weather coverage. The successful candidate will be able to identify the "big story" of the day and understand what makes an impactful newscast with a focus on strong writing and showcasing skills. While this position will focus on producing live TV newscasts, there will also be opportunity to create content for our digital platforms.
Required qualifications:
-Prior experience producing TV newscasts
-Strong broadcast and digital writing skills
-Attention to detail
-Ability to work in a high pressure environment with staff of all levels
-Must lead by example at all times
-Bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communications
-Ability to occasionally shift schedule on short notice
Benefits:
As an employee you will be eligible for:
KRDO13 also offers company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance and Basic AD&D coverages.
Annual Salary Range:
$41,000 to $43,000; based on experience. Non-Exempt.
Other Items to Consider:
Location:
KRDO13 is in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the base of Pikes Peak, along the front range of the Rocky Mountains, and close to Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs is often rated as one of the country’s best cities to live in. It is a big city with a small-town feel, with Castle Rock and Denver within an hour’s drive.
To Be Considered:
Apply through our website @ KRDO.com/jobs Please provide link to demo reel of newscasts on resume or cover letter.
KRDO13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The roots of the News-Press & Gazette Co., or NPG, stretch back to the days of the Wild West in St. Joseph, Missouri, with the publication of the first Gazette in 1845. Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated s by the Bradley family since 1951. Now in its fourth generation, NPG now has extensive holdings in broadcast television and newspapers. NPG’s leaders are also pursuing further investments in media, technology infrastructure, manufacturing and education technology through the BERKS Group. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth.
Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated since the 1950s by the Bradley family, now in its fourth generation.
Still going strong in the newspaper business, the NPG family now includes broadcast operations, spanning several states, and commercial printing. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth. Yet, the company takes greatest pride in the quality of its employees – those who have contributed to its past successes, and the individuals and teams working tirelessly to help the company to grow and innovate today.
