News Producer

Job Description

KMBC-TV/KCWE-TV, the Hearst owned ABC/CW affiliates in Kansas City, has an opening for a strong, take-charge producer who knows how to create
memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being
creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the
plan in a clear, concise manner. We
expect excellent news judgment and a can do attitude. Candidates must have a
proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather.
Candidates must be fast and calm under pressure and able to play well in a room
of same-minded pros.

Job Responsibilities:
• Selecting,
researching and writing content for live newscasts to make the newscast an
''experience'' for viewers.
• Working
with and guiding reporters in story production.
• Communicating,
coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters,
meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.

Experience Requirements:
• 2 years producing experience.
• Creative presentation style.
• Experience in a newsroom, the ability
to remain calm under pressure and knowledge of ENPS are pluses.
• Military experience in a related
occupation specialty will be considered.

Qualifications Requirements:
• Excellent
writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills.
• Ability
to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• An
ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
• Creative
presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
• Unwavering
journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Must
be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and
overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

Education:
• College
degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field preferred.
• Military
training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing
experience will be considered.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjp0er-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.