Producer (NE)
Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
o Write clearly and accurately; manage and approve content and teases for air; select graphics that explain and showcase stories and reinforce station branding
o Develop newscast content by understanding and embracing research, branding and logistics
o Collaborate with news team to select stories for coverage
o Execute newscasts with minimal errors and meet deadlines; oversee quality control of newscast while in booth
o Write and post content for station website and social media platforms
o Respond to breaking news with a sense of urgency
o Perform other duties as assigned
Candidate must:
o Be a motivated team player who will be a positive newsroom citizen
o Demonstrate strong writing skills, with a deep understanding of how context adds or subtracts to a story
o Have the ability to quickly recognize and organize stories for an upcoming newscast
o Remain calm in the heat of the moment and able to steer your team in the right direction
o Be comfortable with change, and able to alter a newscast before and during broadcast - and do it accurately
o Thrive on storytelling and showcasing, with an eye for creative and engaging video and graphics
o Be open to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays
o Have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, related field, or equivalent experience
o 1-2 years previous news producing experience preferred
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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