News Producer

Job Description

KRQE-TV News 13, is looking for a creative and detail-oriented News Producer to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This role is central to shaping daily newscasts across all platforms - crafting compelling stories, balancing hard news with features, and ensuring smooth, engaging broadcasts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Produce daily newscasts for broadcast across television, digital, and social platforms.
• Write and order news stories, teases, and other broadcast elements.
• Approve scripts and guide newsroom content decisions.
• Time live news programs and ensure smooth transitions.
• Edit video and prepare packages for air.
• Write, edit, and post stories to the station website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interact with viewers and audiences through social media engagement.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and production staff to deliver impactful storytelling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:
• Journalism degree, Communications, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• Minimum of two years of experience in news operations.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to balance breaking news and features.
• Proficiency in newsroom systems, editing software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xk1y5j-216-73-216-221-42 in your application.