NEWS PRODUCER (EVENING) - KSWO
About The Position
KSWO seeks a full-time evening producer to join our number one news team. The successful candidate must have solid news judgment, possess strong leadership skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. We are not looking for a show stacker. Instead, the ideal candidate must be able to create compelling, research-driven content that is clear, concise, and relatable to our audience on all platforms. The candidate must be a team player with the ability to work in an intense breaking news environment and be willing to blow up a show minutes before air. On-the-spot problem-solving is a must for this job. The candidate must be a strong writer for our newscasts and website.
Requirements
- Strong writing skills, using correct grammar
- Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
- Must be professional and courteous with the public, answer phones, and greet guests who are booked to appear on air
- Must work individually as well as part of a team
- Must have a strong understanding of journalistic ethics
- Must have strong organizational skills
- Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
Responsibilities
- Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers' interests
- Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts that incorporate video, natural sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling
- Coordinate and plan live shots
- Time the newscast in the control room
- Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
- Communicate with anchors, field crews, and control room staff
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities (EEO)
- Drug-free company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
