The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Produce daily newscasts for broadcast across television, digital and social platformsWrites and approve scripts, and orders news storiesBalances news and feature content to create compelling broadcastsEdits video for broadcast and digital platformsWrite, edit, and post stories to the station website and other eMedia platformsHelp edit, identify, and program content daily for WJTV+Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and production staff to deliver impactful storytellingInteract with viewers and users on social media sitesPerforms other duties as assigned

 Requirements & Skills:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenMinimum two years’ experience in news operations (Depending on market size)Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility to work any shift