KWTV Producer

Griffin Media • Oklahoma City, OK

76d • Onsite

About The Position

A Producer at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture and plays a vital role in producing and presenting newscasts and other content. The Producer shapes the lineup, writes news stories, and coordinates with production teams while exercising sound news judgment and upholding ethical standards to deliver engaging content to audiences.

This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week at the OKC Griffin Media Center in Oklahoma City. The role is not eligible for remote work. The schedule may include other hours and days to cover vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects and events. The position requires working rotating shifts and being on 24-hour call. Related experience may be evaluated by Company management as a substitute for formal education at a rate of two years of experience for one year of education.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field; related experience may be substituted as evaluated by Company management at two years of experience for one year of education.
• Proven experience as a Producer in a broadcast media environment, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Ability to make quick and appropriate decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices, with a commitment to ethical standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong writing, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and ability to learn new systems.
• Link to work and writing samples required.
• Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English, read computer monitor information, and hear detailed spoken word.
• Ability to remain sedentary, travel to the work location, and perform manual dexterity tasks with hands and fingers.
• Ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, write, and perform under emotional stress.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience preferred.
• One year of progressively responsible experience in a television newsroom preferred.
• Humble, team-first approach, including willingness to give and receive constructive criticism and treat others with respect.
• Strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Interpersonal awareness in interactions and relationships.
• Positive attitude focused on opportunities.
• Sense of urgency in reacting and responding.

Responsibilities

• Attend editorial meetings, research stories, and collaborate with reporters to assign and develop compelling news stories.
• Design graphics and coordinate pre-production elements with the production department.
• Write news stories, teases, promos, and other content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to journalistic standards.
• Proofread reporter packages for content and grammar, ensuring compliance with legal and journalistic standards and the time allotted.
• Monitor video news feeds, coordinate live shots, and perform real-time timing of newscasts.
• Provide live technical direction and communicate with directors and anchors to ensure smooth on-air transitions.
• Organize, coordinate, and distribute final scripts in alignment with program format and editorial objectives.
• Promote and execute the company's strategic plan, contributing to audience engagement and growth initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level