News Producer - Wdbj

Gray Media•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

A producer is one of the most crucial positions at a television station. The position requires a strong leader, an excellent communicator, an organizer, and a passion for news. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and other sources to find relevant material for newscasts Work with news management to determine which stories to air during newscasts Coordinate story assignments with news management Collaborate with operations staff to build graphics Act as a leader in facilitating teamwork among staff members Accurately edit video with an eye for visual elements that make stories understandable to the viewer Work with directors and anchors on the presentation of stories Write news stories Monitor competition’s shows and website for missed leads Assist producers in formatting other newscasts Assist reporters on story development, story expectations, and accurately gathering information under pressure Write creative headlines and teasers Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings Generate promotable story ideas daily Post and update stories and videos to the station website and social media sites, engage viewers Work with the web staff during breaking news and alert users on all platforms Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

1-3 years of producing experience in broadcast news with a Bachelor’s degree
Clear, concise, and conversational writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrate solid news judgment
Maintain strong journalistic ethics
Strong initiative and attention to details
Be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts
Knowledge of newsroom software and of web posting software
Edit video and audio on industry-standard equipment
Build graphics and use them effectively in shows
Handle and adjust to last-minute changes
Make quick, accurate decisions and work well under pressure
Strong research skills, including online research using various search engines
Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
Intermediate level knowledge of social media
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring less experienced staff members; guide others to get the desired outcome
Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers

Responsibilities

Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts
Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts
Search wire services, network feeds, websites, and other sources to find relevant material for newscasts
Work with news management to determine which stories to air during newscasts
Coordinate story assignments with news management
Collaborate with operations staff to build graphics
Act as a leader in facilitating teamwork among staff members
Accurately edit video with an eye for visual elements that make stories understandable to the viewer
Work with directors and anchors on the presentation of stories
Write news stories
Monitor competition’s shows and website for missed leads
Assist producers in formatting other newscasts
Assist reporters on story development, story expectations, and accurately gathering information under pressure
Write creative headlines and teasers
Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings
Generate promotable story ideas daily
Post and update stories and videos to the station website and social media sites, engage viewers
Work with the web staff during breaking news and alert users on all platforms
Perform other job-related duties as assigned