Job Description
About KWCH/KSCW:
KWCH/KSCW is the #1 news leader based in Wichita, Kansas. We have a dedicated team of anchors, reporters, photojournalists, producers and production staff who enjoy telling the stories of our community.
Job Description/Summary:
If you like to write, love knowing what's happening in your community and enjoy a job where every day is different, you've found your next career! You've read hundreds of job descriptions that probably sound the same. This ain't that job. If you like to write, love being creative and want to be a part of history as it happens, this career is for you! No day is the same.
Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Prioritize, organize, and produce newscasts
• Maintain working knowledge of current events, community issues, and local contacts
• Search wire services, network feeds, websites and others sources to find relevant material for newscasts
• Work with anchor team to determine which stories to air during weekend and evening newscasts
• Accurately edit video with an eye for visual elements that make stories understandable to the viewer
• Write creative headlines and teases
• Research and brainstorm story ideas, present ideas in editorial meetings
• Write news stories
• Monitor competition's shows and websites for missed leads
• Assist producers in formatting other newscasts
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Clear, concise, conversational writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate solid news judgment
• Maintain strong journalistic ethics
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Be creative and create compelling and memorable newscasts
• Knowledge of newsroom software
• Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment; work well with co-workers
• Edit video and audio
• Build graphics and use effectively in shows
• Handle and adjust to last-minute changes
• Make quick, accurate decisions during the on-air process
Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5pjzz-35-175-232-163-42 in your application.