NEWS PRODUCER - KPHO/KTVK
About The Position
Arizona’s Family is seeking a dynamic, high-energy News Producer to create compelling newscasts and digital content in a fast-paced newsroom. The producer will build high-impact newscasts that meet the station’s standards for quality and accuracy, use sound news judgment to identify and showcase the stories most important to Phoenix audiences, and help coverage reach viewers across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms. The role calls for urgency, critical thinking, creativity, and decisive action, particularly during breaking news. The producer will collaborate with reporters, anchors, and photographers to deliver a cohesive vision for each show.
Requirements
- At least two years of line-producing experience; competitive-market experience is preferred.
- Strong writing skills, including the ability to write conversational, urgent, and editorially sound scripts for broadcast and visual media.
- A digital-first mindset and understanding of how to reach audiences on mobile devices and digital platforms.
- Critical thinking and the ability to analyze situations, adapt, and take calculated risks.
- Ability to make decisive calls under pressure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Broadcasting, or equivalent real-world experience.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Line-producing experience in a competitive market.
Responsibilities
- Build and produce compelling, high-impact newscasts that align with the station’s brand and standards for quality and accuracy.
- Identify and creatively present the stories most important to the Phoenix audience using sound news judgment.
- Extend stories across digital, streaming, and social platforms in addition to linear broadcast.
- Use newsroom resources, including graphics and video, to create visually effective segments.
- Make quick, decisive editorial calls and maintain urgency during coverage, including breaking news.
- Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and photographers to execute a cohesive vision for each newscast.
Benefits
- Mentorship and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
