News Producer

Job Description

NEWS PRODUCER (W/END) - KWCH

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:

KWCH/KSCW is looking for a strong writer with solid news judgment to produce weekend newscasts. If you enjoy writing news stories and putting together the elements for a newscast, this is a great position to learn and advance your skills. In this full-time producer role, you'll also assist morning show producers three days a week.

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 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

Come join our dynamic team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now''

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2n617-52-14-253-170-42 in your application.