NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVUE

FOX Carolina News • New Orleans, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

WVUE FOX 8 in New Orleans has an important broadcast news producer position to fill. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, experienced, talented newsroom. Candidate must be an excellent writer for all multi-platform content. Creative, aggressive producer who can tell impactful stories and enhance our award-winning team's enterprise content. Someone with a sense of service who wants to tell stories in a highly ethical journalistic environment and have a great time doing a tough job.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as a television producer in a top 125 market
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
• Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours.
• Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ENPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must be strong at managing breaking news and severe weather coverage, and be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts.
• Strong skills in posting to the web, working with social media, and gathering user-generated content
• Knows how to execute a strategic plan from the producer chair, consistently implement strategies within the content daily, and motivate those on their shift to execute the vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees