News Writer (Part-Time) - WSB TV

Cox Media Group•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

WSB TV Atlanta is looking for a News Writer to join our team! The Writer will write clear, concise and easy to understand stories with value clearly conveyed. Writers use process language in scripts with a focus on the latest information available to avoid newscasts and stories feeling repetitive or old.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements

Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects

Nice To Haves

Previous work in a television newsroom, newspaper, or digital publishing organization preferred
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred

Responsibilities

Write stories in all formats, conveying the value in the lead line or first ten seconds of the script
Regularly showcase and execute process language
Coordinate with producers on assigned scripts to execute the direction and vision of each story
Maximize use of graphics and pre-production to make the newscast clear and easy to understand
Consistently integrate references/pushes to our digital and social media platforms
Work with production team to ensure that ideas can be executed with robotic cameras and control room automation system
Use all resources possible to get the newest and best information into stories
Contribute story ideas
Attend editorial meetings if they fall within your regular shift and as time allows
Learn to produce newscasts and fill-in produce as needed
Available to have a flexible schedule, that allows to fill-in, as needed, with advance notice