Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KFOR is seeking an experienced, creative Producer who cares about news, has strong communication skills, loves journalism, and is passionate about helping the community. The role writes and produces news for daily newscasts and digital and social platforms, leads in the control room during severe weather and breaking news, and produces special segments and news coverage. The Producer also contributes to newsroom coverage decisions, supports colleagues, copy edits stories, and participates in station promotion events. The position requires discretion, sound judgment, and strong journalistic and ethical skills. A journalism degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Duties and working conditions may be revised as circumstances change.

Requirements

Top-notch showcasing skills and superb writing and communication skills.
Ability and willingness to work different shifts throughout the year.
Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet deadlines.
Keep up with local, state, national, and international events.
Work well as part of a team.
Exercise discretion and best judgment, with solid journalistic and ethical skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in journalism or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Write and produce news stories for daily newscasts, digital platforms, and social platforms.
Serve as a control room leader during severe weather and breaking news coverage.
Produce opens and graphics elements for highly produced segments.
Fill in on other newscasts as needed.
Work aggressively to increase traffic on web and social platforms.
Contribute recommendations on daily story coverage and special assignments.
Be available to work at station promotion events.
Serve as a newsroom leader by offering advice and assistance to other employees.
Copy edit news stories by reporters and writers.
Produce special news events, shows, and coverage outside daily newscasts.