About Gray Media:
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 of such markets that were 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.
About KTIV:
KTIV News 4 is the #1 station in Sioux City, Iowa, and the local leader in news coverage on air, online and on the go. We are "Siouxland's News Source”.
- Market-leading impact: You’re joining the #1 team in the market, where your work is seen and felt by the entire community.
- Growth opportunities: We don’t just hire producers; we develop future newsroom leaders through mentorship and Gray Media’s extensive network.
- Innovation at the core: We’re evolving the way news is delivered, and you’ll have a front-row seat (and a voice) in that transformation.
- A supportive squad: Work with a team that is as passionate about the news as you are, and knows how to have a little fun along the way.
Ready to lead the way in Sioux City? Let’s create something amazing together!
Job Summary/Description:
Do you have a passion for storytelling and a drive to be #1? KTIV News 4 is looking for a high-energy News Producer to lead our multi-platform coverage in Sioux City. If you’re ready to own the news cycle and connect with our community across every screen, we want to talk to you.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Craft compelling newscasts: Write, edit, and produce fast-paced, engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms every single day.
- Own the digital space: Push breaking news and exclusive content to our website, app, and social media channels first—because that’s where our audience is.
- Lead the newsroom: Collaborate with reporters, photographers, and anchors to execute a vision that keeps us as "Siouxland's News Source."
- React with urgency: Pivot quickly during breaking news or severe weather to provide authoritative, life-saving information to our viewers.
- Innovate storytelling: Use creative graphics and multi-platform tools to make complex stories relatable, visual, and shareable.
- Maintain accuracy: Ensure every script and digital post meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A digital-first mindset: You understand that news happens everywhere, and you’re comfortable creating content for social and streaming, not just TV.
- Killer writing skills: You can turn a dry press release into a "must-watch" story with punchy, conversational copy that sounds like a human, not a robot.
- Calm under pressure: You thrive in the "organized chaos" of a live control room and actually enjoy the rush of a ticking clock.
- Technical savvy: Experience with newsroom computer systems (like ENPS) and non-linear editing is a major plus, but your willingness to learn is even better.
- A degree in journalism: Or a related field, paired with a deep hunger to grow in a top-rated, award-winning newsroom.
- Collaborative spirit: You’re a team player who values feedback, lifts others up, and loves brainstorming the "big idea."
- Urgency and empathy: You care about the "why" behind the story and the people in the Siouxland community it impacts.
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)
KTIV-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 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Digital-first mindset (create content for social, streaming, website, and app)
- Strong news writing skills with punchy, conversational copy
- Ability to perform under pressure in a live control room environment
- Degree in journalism or a related field
- Collaborative team orientation and openness to feedback
- Editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy and journalistic integrity
- Experience with newsroom computer systems (e.g., ENPS)
- Experience with non-linear editing tools
What We Do
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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 43 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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
