Newscast Producer/Media Producer (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Portsmouth, VA

3d•$45,000 - $49,000•Onsite

About The Position

WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic NEWS PRODUCER who wants to tell compelling stories, dominate breaking news and severe weather coverage, and promote the values of journalism on air, online and to social media and on streaming services. We are looking for someone who has strong news judgment, is passionate about journalism, and has a proven ability to work within an award-winning team. This producer will be a major part of the station's online and streaming success by posting stories and other content on WAVY.com and possibly being involved in streaming content. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability and willingness to produce newscasts with creativity and flair; this includes writing clear, concise copy on deadline, working under pressure, and showcasing great video and emotional sound, and easy to understand graphics.

Requirements

Strong news judgment
Passion for journalism
Proven ability to work within an award-winning team
Demonstrated ability and willingness to produce newscasts with creativity and flair
Ability to write clear, concise copy on deadline
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to showcase great video, emotional sound, and easy-to-understand graphics
Include a link to your demo reel in your cover letter or resume

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent experience
2-5 years mainline news producing experience

Responsibilities

Tell compelling stories
Dominate breaking news and severe weather coverage
Promote the values of journalism on air, online, to social media, and on streaming services
Post stories and other content on WAVY.com
Potentially be involved in streaming content
Produce newscasts with creativity and flair
Write clear, concise copy on deadline
Work under pressure
Showcase great video, emotional sound, and easy-to-understand graphics