Producer

CDS Global•Kansas City, MO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

KMBC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Kansas City, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. The ideal candidate has creative vision and experience making decisions and communicating the plan. They must know how to win the big story, own breaking news, and display important weather information. The role requires someone fast and able to collaborate effectively with a team of same-minded professionals, with accuracy being paramount.

Requirements

Professional or college producing experience.
Experience working in a newsroom.
Have writing and copy-editing skills.
Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components.
Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers.
Work with and guide reporters in story production.
Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events.
Live timing newscasts.