NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WIS

FOX Carolina News • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

WIS Television, the #1 station and award-winning NBC affiliate in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a newscast producer to create engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms. The role calls for a journalist and storyteller with strong journalism fundamentals, the ability to work under deadlines, and a talent for presenting stories in a compelling, conversational way.

Producers gather and showcase engaging, original, shareable content and help lead news teams in producing memorable shows. The position also involves creating and posting digital and social media content, using consumer analytics to inform coverage, and coaching on-air talent. Other tasks may be assigned by a supervisor or executive producer.

Requirements

• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills and the ability to identify stories with broad reach.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience, including supervision and leadership of other journalists.

Responsibilities

• Create unique, emotional, and creative newscasts, treating each show as a new opportunity.
• Write and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Develop content and pitch stories.
• Research facts and assess the credibility of sources.
• Use consumer analytics to help determine content.
• Write and post daily on digital platforms, including social media.
• Lead and inspire news teams to work together on memorable shows.
• Coach and inspire on-air talent to be exciting and engaging.
• Perform other tasks as required by a supervisor or executive producer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed