Newscast Producer

WXXV•Gulfport, MS

About The Position

WXXV-TV (NBC and FOX) in Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi, is hiring a full-time Newscast Producer. The station broadcasts seven hours of news on weekdays and an hour and a half on Sunday nights, including South Mississippi’s only 9 PM newscast and the market’s only four-hour morning newscast. The position includes paid vacation and benefits available. The producer creates news rundowns with quality stories and is expected to bring a passion for news and journalism, seek out stories and content beyond the local stories gathered by reporters, and develop strong relationships with colleagues and community members. The ideal candidate is committed to continual growth and open to critiques and regular coaching. The role may involve morning, night, and weekend shifts, as well as filling in on other shifts when other producers are unavailable. Employment is based on merit, qualification, and competence, without discrimination on the listed protected grounds. A DMV and criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Strong news writing and editing skills.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Edius non-linear editing software.
Ability to stay organized and work under time-pressure deadlines.
Willingness to work mornings, nights, and weekends as assigned and fill in on other shifts.
Willingness to develop strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and community members.
Passion for news and journalism.
Openness to critiques and regular coaching.
A DMV and criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
ENPS and non-linear video editing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create news rundowns with quality stories.
Seek out stories and content to enhance newscasts beyond the local stories reporters gather each day.
Develop strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and members of the community.
Be open to critiques and regular coaching to improve skills.
Work assigned morning, night, and weekend shifts, and fill in on other shifts when other producers are unavailable.