Studio Production Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

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 46 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".
Job Summary/Description:
This position works on multiple platforms: producing news content for digital platforms and producing content for on-air. Duties will include acquiring content and producing content for on-air and digital platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Shoot, edit, and publish compelling video for digital and broadcast platforms, including turning same-day stories quickly under deadline.
* Write and produce digital-first story packages (headlines, captions, web copy, and social copy) optimized for engagement and accuracy.
* Cover breaking news in the field and in-house; coordinate with producers/reporters to ensure strong storytelling across TV, web, app, and social/OTT.
* Maintain high journalistic standards (fact-checking, attribution, ethics) and follow Gray/KTIV editorial and AI-use guidelines.
* Manage equipment (camera/phone kits, mics, lighting) and basic troubleshooting; maintain organized media workflows and file naming.
* Track performance (views, retention, shares) and use data to improve future content and story selection.
Qualifications/Requirements:
* 1-3+ years creating video content in a newsroom, sports, or digital media environment (editing-heavy roles a plus) are preferred but not essential.
* Proficiency with video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro/Final Cut) and strong fundamentals in shooting, lighting, and audio.
* Excellent news judgment and the ability to write clear, conversational copy suited for digital audiences.
* Comfortable publishing to CMS/social platforms and working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting (nights/weekends/holidays as needed).
* Valid driver's license and ability to lift/carry typical field gear.
* Team-first attitude, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn new workflows and platforms.
* Producing content for on-air newscasts is beneficial
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.
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