About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About KGNS:

KGNS TV’s market dominance begins with a prime offering of 5 Major Networks including Telemundo affiliations; and a delivery of daily newscasts across multiple broadcasts and digital streams including desktop and mobile. KGNS TV, the area’s leading news broadcaster is located in the Laredo, Texas Metropolitan area and serves a combined population of over 790,000 (seven hundred ninety thousand) on the South Texas and US/Mexico border. The area consisting of Webb, Zapata, Dimmit, LaSalle, Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Duval, and Jim Hogg counties; and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico is geographically poised for success between two nations. A thriving and dynamic area for all things news, the Laredo Metro area houses a diverse economy that is often immune to economic anomalies experienced by the rest of the country. Touted the number 1 (one) inland port on the US/Mexico border and diverse in her economy, whether it be ranching, agriculture, international trade, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, or oil/gas, Laredo and our sister cities offer a wide range of industries to foster a consistently healthy economy. Laredo’s population is a diverse blend of ethnicities with a median age of 27 (twenty-seven). Her young and vibrant energy lends itself to a history that entertains, a wide array of eateries and a cultural immersion in a unique experience that can only be held by the romance of this U.S. / Mexico border culture. A home to many successful broadcasters,

KGNS TV has a reputation for preparing reporters, producers, and anchors for their next move, which includes moves to larger metro markets. On the sales and marketing side, training in integrated marketing techniques is one of the reasons our team continues to thrive. The KGNS TV family is one where integrity, ethics, and personal growth are fostered. After all, it’s always sunny in Laredo, Texas.

Job Summary/Description:  

KGNS News in Laredo, TX is looking to for a dynamic individual for the position of Assistant News Director for Telemundo.  The candidate must have experience performing different newsroom job functions including producing, reporting, editing, and photography.

The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for managing all the daily operations of our Telemundo Laredo operation as well as other general newsroom management duties assigned by the News Director. The Assistant News Director must be bi-lingual which includes being able to read and write in Spanish. In addition to managing Telemundo the Assistant News Director will be responsible for producing one of our daily newscasts, as well as scheduling, planning specials and special reports, and helping plan the long-term goals and strategy of the news department. The successful candidate should be able to work closely with producers, reporters, anchors, and photographers on daily news coverage, oversee production of newscasts and special programming, and review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance.

Candidate must be able to write copy and edit scripts for on-air and digital work with the news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the station's news brand.

 Please note - the primary/essential job duties include, but are not limited to the responsibilities listed above 

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
- Ability to produce newscasts, video edit, and write copy
- Fully bi-lingual (Span./Eng.) with experience working with bi-lingual newsroom
- Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
- A passion for social media/digital
- Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivation
- Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment
- Four-year degree in journalism or communications preferred

Qualified, interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KGNS-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Television 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before or by the first workday.