News Producer - Full Time

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WPHL-TV is seeking a News Producer with creative ideas to join our team. In this role you would produce daily newscasts, decide the order in which stories will be told, write teases and other content, time news programs, and posts news content across all media platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum two years’ experience working in news
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Proficient in non-linear editing
Ability to multi-task, and work in demanding, high-pressure situations
Must maintain a professional work appearance and conduct themselves as a professional

Responsibilities

Deciding which stories are of most interest to our news viewers
Work with news management and other producers to create the show’s rundown and manage workflow for a team, that includes other producers, photographer/editors, and others
Contribute to the overall editorial process in the newsroom
Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts and balances news and feature content to create compelling newscasts
Ability to see big picture and assist with the execution of strategic and brand initiatives
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Coordinates with other staff and control room staff to ensure newscasts are clean; producer is proactive about troubleshooting problems and responding to breaking news
Time broadcasts and ensure they are clean and correct on the air
Demonstrates a sense of urgency when covering breaking news
Serves as a leader in the newsroom, helping to train less-experienced staff
Ability to execute under tight deadlines
Detail oriented
Assign reporters and photographers, as needed
Fill in for producers of other newscasts, as needed and in emergency situations
Checks video formats to ensure video will play on air
Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws
Write informative and detailed web platform stories that include links and additional information viewers will find useful
Remains calm in stressful situations
Edits video using non-linear editing programs
Performs other duties as assigned