Television Programming Manager Jobs in Arizona (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 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 KTVK/KPHO:

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. Our CBS station is highly competitive in news and has top-rated sports and prime content. Our digital reach is also 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/Description:

Do you live for the thrill of the "big get" and the satisfaction of a story that actually changes things? Are you a master storyteller who loves the grit of field producing as much as the strategy of the newsroom? We’re looking for a Senior Investigative Producer to lead our Special Projects Unit in Phoenix. This isn't a desk job—it’s a leadership role for a relentless investigator who knows how to rally a team, dig deep into the data, and turn complex investigations into high-impact, multi-platform "must-watch" content.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:
• Lead the charge: Rally and mentor our Special Projects Unit, fostering a culture of curiosity, persistence, and high-stakes storytelling.
• Own the field: Get out of the office and into the action, field producing major investigations and ensuring our visual storytelling is as compelling as our facts.
• Craft the narrative: Work closely with reporters and photographers to structure complex investigations into clear, powerful stories that resonate across TV and digital platforms.
• Drive the strategy: Collaborate with the News Director and Executive Producer to identify high-impact investigative opportunities that align with our digital-first mission.
• Master the details: Oversee the vetting process, ensuring every script is bulletproof, every font is accurate, and every investigation meets the highest ethical standards.
• Innovate the "Show": Find creative ways to "showcase" investigative content, using graphics, data visualization, and immersive digital elements to keep viewers hooked.

What You Bring:
• Investigative pedigree: Proven experience producing deep-dive investigative content in a competitive market (you know how to find the story behind the story).
• Field producing chops: You’re at home in the field, managing logistics and capturing the moments that make a story real.
• Leadership fire: You know how to motivate a team of specialists, keeping morale high during long-term projects and tight deadlines.
• Killer storytelling skills: You can take a mountain of data and turn it into a narrative that people actually want to watch and share.
• Digital-first mindset: You understand that an investigation isn't finished until it’s optimized for streaming, social, and web.
• Relentless urgency: You thrive on the pressure of a big investigation and have the "scrappiness" to overcome any obstacle.
• Legal and ethical savvy: You have a deep understanding of media law and journalistic ethics (you know how to push for the truth while protecting the station).

Why You'll Love It Here:
• Real-world impact: You won't just be filling time; you'll be producing work that holds the powerful accountable and serves the Phoenix community.
• Creative resources: Join a team that invests in the tools and time needed to do investigative journalism the right way.
• Leadership autonomy: Take the reins of a dedicated unit and shape the investigative voice of one of the most innovative newsrooms in the country.
• Innovation focus: At Gray Media, we’re redefining what local news looks like—you’ll be a key architect of that future.
• A team that has your back: Work in a supportive, high-energy environment where your passion for the truth is celebrated.

Ready to lead the hunt and tell the stories that matter? Let's create something amazing together.

Qualifications:

• A college degree in journalism or a related field, and at least two or more years of newsroom experience. At least one year in a leadership role or management position preferred. Title and pay commensurate with experience. There is room to grow with Gray.
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
• Must be able to work quickly and multitask under deadline pressure and breaking news.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and overnights for breaking news and specialized coverage.

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)

KTVK/KPHO-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.