News Producer
About The Position
KBAK/KBFX is hiring a weekday AM News Producer to co-produce its weekday morning newscast. The producer works closely with directors and anchors on the newscast and its content, determines the content and flow of newscasts, collaborates with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories, and develops content for the station’s website. The role requires strong news judgment, accurate and compelling writing, time management, multitasking, leadership, communication, flexibility, and on-the-spot problem solving in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be proficient with newsroom systems such as iNews. Some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station is expected, though an entry-level candidate may be considered.
Requirements
- Solid news judgment.
- Compelling and accurate writing skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage time to produce an exciting and informative newscast.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts.
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with newsroom systems such as iNews.
- Some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station; an entry-level candidate may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- A Journalism degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Co-produce the weekday AM newscast.
- Work closely with directors and anchors on the newscast and its content.
- Determine the content and flow of newscasts.
- Work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories.
- Develop content for the station’s website.
- Execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts.
Benefits
- Participation in a retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Sick leave
- Vacation time
- Personal time
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
