Producer / Writer

Job Description

To write news stories and occasionally fill-in produce newscasts that air on KTLA.

Responsibilities:
• To write and edit VO's and VOSOT's for broadcast
• Oversee and organize production elements of newscasts.
• Order graphics and generate copy for teases and bumps.
• Work closely with Executive Producers, field crews and Assignment Desk to maximize daily resources and appropriately reflect the news of the day.
• Desktop editing skills required
• Works in the control room during live newscasts and communicates with the production staff and talent.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Three years of TV news experience preferred.
• Candidates must demonstrate a passion for news. This includes reading competitive websites; updating stories with new information; and following social media daily.
• Suggest story ideas daily
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and ENPS a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed
• Leadership ability, positive attitude and creativity a must

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g39m3q-18-223-43-142-42 in your application.