Producer - WOKV Jacksonville Radio

Cox Media Group•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The WOKV News Producer develops, writes, and delivers timely local and national news content for 104.5 FM and WOKV’s digital and social platforms. The role requires strong news judgment, urgency, accuracy, and the ability to respond quickly to breaking news, severe weather, and developing stories. The producer creates factual, compelling, and relatable content to inform and engage the audience, develops trusted sources, conducts interviews, supports reporting needs, and is prepared to anchor newscasts as needed. The position reports to the News Director and works an eight-hour shift based on newsroom needs and the news and event cycle. The schedule includes one weekend day and may involve overnight, early morning, daytime, or evening hours, including shifts such as 11 p.m.–7 a.m., 3 a.m.–11 a.m., 7 a.m.–3 p.m., or 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Requirements

Experience producing, writing, and reporting news content for radio, digital, and social platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver accurate, timely information under deadline pressure.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced breaking-news environment.
Sound editorial judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with newsroom colleagues and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcast journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
On-air reporting or anchoring experience.
Experience conducting interviews in studio, in the field, on location, and by phone.
Familiarity with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, and newsroom content systems.

Responsibilities

Produce, write, and edit accurate, compelling local and national news content for radio broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media channels.
Monitor breaking news, severe weather, and developing stories and provide timely updates across platforms.
Research, verify, and develop story ideas using reliable sources, sound news judgment, and established editorial standards.
Report breaking news, top local stories, and top national stories as assigned.
Conduct interviews in studio, in the field, on location, and by phone while maintaining professionalism and journalistic integrity.
Prepare to anchor newscasts as needed.
Build and maintain trusted sources to support ongoing reporting and story development.
Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and newsroom leadership on daily coverage, breaking news, and special projects.
Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment.
Ensure content follows company policies, legal standards, and digital and social media guidelines.
Identify opportunities to improve newsroom workflows, content quality, and audience impact.
Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director.