NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WNEM
About The Position
WNEM, a Gray Local Media I station, is recruiting for a Producer. This person creates, coordinates, and writes content on a variety of platforms, including broadcast, web, digital, and social media. The Producer displays creativity, aggressiveness, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and team spirit in the pursuit of excellent content for newscasts, online, and social platforms. The Producer assists with the daily flow of news to the newsroom for appropriate coverage both on-air and on the station’s digital platforms. This person gathers meaningful news information from various sources, generates story ideas, and checks out credible news tips. Successful candidates will have solid news judgment, a sound grasp of broadcast and online journalism, and a sense of urgency for breaking news.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
- At least two years working in broadcast media and Social Media.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using a content management system (CMS) is a plus.
- Strong editorial skills and working knowledge of AP and Broadcast Style also preferred.
Responsibilities
- Write Scripts for a variety of platforms, including broadcast, web, and social media; contribute story ideas, participate in editorial meetings, and collaborate with the news team.
- Previews news material before airing and/or posting to the web.
- Prepares possible interview segments.
- Coordinates breaking news and executes newscast in the control room.
- Contributes content to web and multimedia efforts.
- Monitors news sources and social media to ensure news is being appropriately covered.
- Discerning news tips, gathering information, distributing that information to the newsroom, setting up interviews, and answering phones.
- Conceptualizes innovative graphic and pre-production elements.
- Monitors and works to improve the look and execution of newscasts constantly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
