News Producer

Job Description

News Producer - KWQC

NEWS PRODUCER (W/DAY MORNING) - KWQC

About KWQC:

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. We strive to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world.

The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2.5 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

KWQC TV6 is looking for a bright and dynamic news producer for our morning news show. You will oversee the overall direction of the newscast including pre-production, graphics, content, editing and writing. We love creative producers who don't just stack and write a newscast but showcase each story. Must bring story ideas to the table daily and be able to write excellent conversational stories. It is essential that you be able to maintain a level of calm and make quick decisions in intense pressure situations.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers interests
- Coordinate the writing and editing of scripts that incorporate video, natural sound and graphics to enhance storytelling
- Coordinate and plan live shots
- Time the newscast in the control room
- Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
- Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
• Strong writing skills, using correct grammar
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
• Must be professional and courteous with the public, answer phones and greeting guests who are booked to appear on air
• Must work individually as well as part of a team
• Must have a strong understanding of journalistic ethics
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year
• Familiarity with ENPS, Grass Valley Edius, Photoshop and Arc Publishing preferred

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

KWQC-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ren647-18-118-137-243-42 in your application.