News Producer
About The Position
We are looking for a driven, creative journalist who can connect with our viewers in a meaningful way. The requirements go far beyond stacking a rundown and writing news copy. We want someone who can create an experience for our audience. News Producers must be capable of making quick and sound editorial decisions, including: Deciding which stories are of most interest to our Local 5 news consumers. Prioritize stories and story development efforts. Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts. Write compelling broadcast content focused for our audience. Be able to quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news. Communicate effectively with coworkers, anchors, directors as well as field reporters. Write informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful. Write compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts. Time broadcasts and insure they are clean and correct on the air. Edits video for broadcast as well as online use.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, communications, or related field of equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Fluency in English with strong spelling and grammar.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with both coworkers and the public.
- Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work any shift, with some late notice of shift and schedule changes.
Responsibilities
- Deciding which stories are of most interest to our Local 5 news consumers.
- Prioritize stories and story development efforts.
- Determine the order in which stories will be told in broadcasts.
- Write compelling broadcast content focused for our audience.
- Quickly adjust stories within newscasts to accommodate breaking news.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, anchors, directors as well as field reporters.
- Write informative and detailed web platform stories including links and additional information viewers will find useful.
- Write compelling teases to bring viewers to our broadcasts.
- Time broadcasts and insure they are clean and correct on the air.
- Edit video for broadcast as well as online use.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
