KTRK Newscast Producer

Job Description

Disney Entertainment's eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 70 years, ABC13 has been Houston's news and weather leader, and the station remains the dominant #1 choice for Houstonians today. ABC13 provides live local news and weather coverage 24/7 through its linear and streaming newscasts, as well as its website, apps and social media platforms.

ABC13 is deeply engrained in the Houston community, the most diverse city in the nation. ABC13 Localish stories celebrate the good people and places that make Houston so unique.

The station is the community leader, giving back through tentpole events throughout the year, including Share Your Holidays food drive, E-Cycle Earth Day electronics recycling event, and Pick Your Pet adoption drive.

The biggest events in Houston all happen on ABC13! The station is the proud media partner for the Houston Marathon, Galveston Mardi Gras, the Houston Rodeo Parade and the Houston Pride Parade, and the Freedom Over Texas July 4th celebration.

A successful candidate should have a passion for producing and for telling impactful stories. Attention to detail is a must. Producers must know how to make decisions quickly and lead the team during live newscasts and during live breaking news coverage on the abc13 Streaming Channel. Producers must work well with everyone on the team including anchors, reporters, assignment editors, directors and graphic artists.

Responsibilities:
• Craft daily newscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast
• Pitch story ideas on a daily basis
• Communicate well with others in the newsroom when building shows
• Collaborate with digital team members throughout the day
• Write clear and compelling broadcast copy
• Execute last-minute changes in high pressure situations

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years experience producing at a local news station
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights. Weekends and holidays) and adaptable to change.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience producing in a top market

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field

About Disney Entertainment:

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn18kk-3-147-42-168-42 in your application.