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News Producer

The successful candidate should consistently produce a show that stands out as best in their market. You should know how to “produce up” a story, live and breathe digital and thrive at integrating it into your shows.

We’re seeking someone with 4+ years of news producing experience. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Essential Functions: 
  • Be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts
  • Write creative headlines and teases
  • Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts
  • Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and social media to find relevant material for newscasts
  • Collaborate with news operations staff to build graphics
  • Work with directors and anchors on presentation of stories
  • Clear, concise, conversational writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate solid news judgment
  • Maintain strong journalistic ethics
  • Strong initiative and attention to detail
  • Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings • Generate promotable story ideas daily
  • Post and update stories to station website and social media sites, engage viewers
  • Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  • Write news stories
  • Assist producers in formatting other newscasts
Essential Skills & Abilities: 
  • Knowledge of newsroom software
  • Knowledge of web posting software
  • Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines
  • Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
  • Knowledge of engaging on social media
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome
  • Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers
  • Edit video and audio on industry standard equipment
  • Build graphics and use effectively in shows
  • Handle and adjust to last-minute changes
  • Make quick, accurate decisions during the on-air process
Salary Range: $25.00 – $29.00/hr  —  Based on Experience

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