KTUU-TV News Producer

Alaska Broadcasters Association • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The (PM) News Producer produces the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts Monday through Friday and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the newscast/s including: stacking the rundown, writing copy for stories, ordering graphics to fit stories, coordinating live shots with directors, and directing production staff, reporters & photographers.

Requirements

• A college degree in journalism or a related field required
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable
• Initiative and attention to detail is required
• Be able to write clearly and accurately; great grammar!
• Must be able to work well under sometimes intense pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Ability to keep up with national and local news/weather is required
• Ability to enterprise local hard-news stories is required
• Computer knowledge including newsroom software, Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Produce newscasts including stacking, writing scripts, editing copy, ordering graphics to fit stories, making maps, coordinating live shots with directors, production staff, reporters & photographers
• Must be able to edit video and audio (knowledge of Grass Valley Edius is a plus)
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, organizes, supervises, and produces newscasts following the station brand and goals
• Responsible for writing clearly, concisely, and very conversationally
• Must maintain a working knowledge of current events, community issues, and contacts
• Must come to morning/afternoon meetings with enterprise story ideas each day
• Accurate video editing with an eye for visual elements and graphics that makes stories understandable to the viewer
• Responsible for developing original story ideas for daily newscasts
• Special emphasis on working with anchors and reporters on story treatment and being able to accurately gather information for news stories under deadline pressure
• Acts as a leader in facilitating teamwork of staff members working on daily newscasts
• Able to accurately and calmly handle the decision-making process, especially in the control room
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational abilities, including working with News Managers to ensure story accuracy and to determine the best presentation of reports
• Responsible for writing and posting stories and videos to the station's digital platforms
• Ability to train new Producers in the same role
• Regular produce News documentaries, cut-ins, and other special programs, as assigned
• Participate in editorial meetings and make decisions on same day and next day content

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree